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
There are questions over whether that free-kick Foden scored from should have been awarded in the first place. Replays appear to show Foden slipped, rather than being fouled, but the referee clearly felt otherwise.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Brighton are struggling to get a foothold on the game at the minute. City are in control and searching for a second goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
The City corner is cleared as far as Alvarez on the edge of the box. He controls it nicely but flashes a volley a fair way off target.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Brighton are continuing with their pressing game. City are passing it around pretty freely as De Bruyne leads a charge that culminates in his shot from the edge of the box deflecting behind for a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
CHANCES AT BOTH ENDS! Dunk gets on the end of a corner. He heads the ball into the ground and it bounces into the hands of Ederson - he should have been doing better. Moments later, Alvarez drills an angled drive wide of Steele's target at the other end.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Eight of De Bruyne's 10 Premier League goal involvements for Manchester City this season have come in his seven away appearances (four goals, four assists). This latest goal came from City's first attempt of note today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
OVER! Baleba gives away a free-kick around 35 yards from goal, which he is eager to dispute, and that allows Foden to swing in a delightful delivery. Ake comes in around the back unmarked but guides the half-volley over the crossbar from eight yards.
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