Brighton vs Man City highlights: Reaction as Guardiola sends title race warning to Arsenal
Pep Guardiola’s men can close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the table
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Manchester City kept their hunt for an unprecedented fourth successive title on track with a completely dominant 4-0 win at Brighton.
After securing their place in the FA Cup final, with a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s team continued their title challenge in emphatic fashion.
Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring after just 16 minutes with a stunning header, before Phil Foden netted his 50th Premier League goal just after the half hour mark.
The England international added his second shortly afterwards and Julian Alvarez wrapped up the scoring with a well-timed fourth.
While Brighton might feel aggrieved that they did not have two penalties. There was one shout as Gross was pulled back inside the box, and a second for a clumsy foul by Gvardiol on Joao Pedro, but VAR did not extensively review the deicisons, or send the referee to the monitor.
City are still the favourites to lift the trophy as they still have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s side and only trail by one point.
After securing European football for the first time in the club’s history last year, the Seagulls are still in with a chance of repeating that feat, although their chances took a significant dent with the heavy defeat.
Follow all the action below plus get the latest odds and Brighton vs Man City predictions here.
Brighton 0-3 Man City
48’ After a second look, that is looking like a slight mistake by VAR. The contact continued into the box, and Gross was definitely pulled back by Rodri. Decisions like that aren’t what you want with the added focus on referees after the Nottingham Forest comments after the weekend.
Brighton 0-3 Man City
46’ Brighton had a half shout for a penalty against Rodri who was holding Gross’ shirt, but the contact might have just been outside the box, either way, VAR has checked, sided with the on-field referee, nothing was given and the match continues.
Brighton 0-3 Man City
Offiah and Adingra will come on for Lallana and Veltman.
Brighton 0-3 Man City
Odeluga Offiah and Simon Adingra might be about to come on for Brighton after the break.
HT: Brighton 0-3 Man City
Here are some photos from the first half:
HT: Brighton 0-3 Man City
HT: It has been City’s half. After one chance for Welbeck in the opening couple of minutes the visitors have dominated, scoring three times and capitalising on any defensive errors.
While they were slightly lucky with the deflected shot for Foden’s first, and the defensive error for his second, De Bruyne’s header was well-timed and perfectly hit.
Brighton 0-3 Man City
45’ De Bruyne tries a long ball across the pitch to try and create an opening, and there will be three added minutes at the end of the first half.
Brighton 0-3 Man City
43’ City mount another attack, but are content to just play it around in the midfield and wait for their opening.
Bernardo Silva tries to run at the defence but is forced backwards, De Bruyne does make his move, but the visitors will have to settle for a corner .
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments