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Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Etihad Stadium

Sports Staff
Wednesday 20 April 2022 17:00 BST
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A general view of Etihad Stadium
A general view of Etihad Stadium (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Zinchenko comes on for Stones.

20 April 2022 22:35

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Mwepu weaves into the box, but his pass to March is put behind for a corner by Cancelo. Gross then whips the corner in, but De Bruyne heads it away at the near post.

20 April 2022 22:32

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Caicedo makes way for Sarmiento.

20 April 2022 22:30

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Sanchez keeps his side in the game, as he pushes a Foden shot from a tight angle away with his legs.

20 April 2022 22:30

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton have only won one of their 16 Premier League games on a Wednesday.

20 April 2022 22:29

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Foden tries to add his second of the game, but his shot is blocked by Veltman.

20 April 2022 22:26

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

The visitors look to grab a goal back, but the hosts are able to clear a corner.

20 April 2022 22:25

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

It's 2-0!!! A corner ends up with Foden having the ball, and the youngster lets fly from 30 yards out. The shot deflects off Caicedo and completely wrongfoots Sanchez, before nestling into the bottom corner.

20 April 2022 22:24

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

The Citizens have won their last 18 league games on a Wednesday, and look to be on their way to another here.

20 April 2022 22:22

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

De Bruyne stings the palms of Sanchez with a fierce shot from range. Either side, and that could've spelled trouble for the Brighton keeper.

20 April 2022 22:19

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