Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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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Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Haaland uses his pace and strength to carry the ball from his own half and win a free-kick to settle the game down. Gilmour and Veltman both attempted to dispossess the Norwegian and failed, with his determination to keep possession too much for the Brighton duo to handle.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Grealish is the latest player to go into the referee's book for protesting against a decision from one of the officials.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gvardiol picks up the ball inside his own half and looks to burst through the Brighton midfield. The Croatian evades the challenges from the defenders and closes in on the edge of the box, but Dunk is equal to it and the danger is cleared.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
City are pushing to grab a third now and put the game out of sight for Brighton, but they're struggling to find a breakthrough as De Zerbi's side remain resolute at the back. The fans at the Etihad wait nervously with the Seagulls now back in the match.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have enjoyed more of the ball in the second half with 57.8 per cent of the possession, as they look to get back into the game after a disappointing opening 45 minutes.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Jérémy Baffour Doku Jack Peter Grealish
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution John Stones Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Doku looks to get on the scoresheet as he sprints towards the Brighton defence at pace, but his shot is tame and Steele makes a comfortable save. De Zerbi will be impressed with how Brighton have managed to deal with the City winger in the second half.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
It's now Brighton's turn to test the opposition's resolve. Mitoma finds himself in space behind the defensive line after an impressive throughball by Fati. The Japanese winger looks to dink the ball over Ortega who rushes out to close the angle, but he gets it all wrong and the City stopper makes the save.
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