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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
De Bruyne is invited to shoot from inside the box and does exactly that. Dunk gets in the way at the expense of a corner, which is headed to Alvarez. The curled effort is also blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
The City fans are making plenty of noise behind one of the goals - and why wouldn't they be? This has been a walk in the park for them so far as they close in on Arsenal at the summit.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Foden tries to wriggle his way through on goal but goes to ground just outside the box once again under contact from Veltman. Unlike last time, the referee does not award a free-kick to City on this occasion.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
There is no real change to the flow of the game as City continue to knock the ball around. They are not exactly creating chances at will, but they are taking their opportunities when they do arise. Albion could do with half-time and possibly a change or two.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Phil Foden is only the third player to score 50 top-flight goals under Pep Guardiola while aged 23 or younger, after Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland - quite the company! You do fear for Brighton at this point - it could get quite messy out there.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Walker's low drive is crying out for Foden to poke past Steele from close range, but the Brighton goalkeeper gets to the ball first. Brighton are struggling to get to grips with their opponents, which will be a concern for De Zerbi with an hour to go.
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