Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Alvarez has now scored nine Premier League goals this season, which equals his highest tally in a single campaign. He has been involved in 30 goals in all competitions this term (17 goals and 13 assists).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Brighton felt Walker should have been penalised for lunging in on Steele, but the counter-argument is that it was 50-50 and the City defender simply came out on top. Welbeck is off target with his effort as Brighton search for some sort of response.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
SHOT! Brighton, once again, give the ball away at the back. Alvarez this time tries to curl an effort into the far right corner, but it does not have enough bend.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
It is not quite clicking for Alvarez in front of goal today. The Argentina international fires a shot from 18-yards down the throat of Steele. That resulted from Van Hecke gifting possession to Rodri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
ANOTHER BRIGHTON PEN APPEAL REJECTED! Adingra's cross clearly hits the wrist of Ake, albeit there is very little distance between the ball and the man. It is a solid shout nonetheless, and a little surprising that more Albion players did not join in the appeals.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Brighton have made their third change with under an hour played. Igor is on for Moder, which may mean Barco playing in a more advanced position.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
A rare lively moment for Brighton as Joao Pedro charges through on goal and takes advantage of a fortunate bounce, but Ederson is on his feet in a flash and ensures the danger is cut out.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Albion came out for the second half a lot more fired up, but it ultimately came to nothing - the penalty shout aside - and City are back in control. Foden's low, inswinging corner is helped behind by Joao Pedro on the edge of the six-yard box.
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