Man City beats Brighton after flying start

City showed no signs of fatigue from their recent FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, starting the game with high intensity. Pep Guardiola's side took an early lead in the 17th minute when Kevin De Bruyne executed a stunning header to open the scoring. This early goal set the tone for the remainder of the match, as City dominated proceedings with precision and flair.

Foden's brace

Phil Foden, in peak form, was the protagonist of the night. He extended City's lead in the 26th minute with a well-placed shot, demonstrating his critical role in City's attacking prowess. Not content with just one goal, Foden struck again before the half-hour mark, capitalizing on risky play from Brighton's backline to slot home his second and City's third of the night.

City eases off

After the break, the reigning English champions eased off the throttle slightly but remained in control. Julian Alvarez added a fourth goal, breezing past Brighton's goalkeeper Jordan Steele, who started in place of Bart Verbruggen. This goal underscored City's relentless pursuit of victory, ensuring they maintained pressure in the title race. The win brings Manchester City up to 76 points, narrowing the gap to just one point behind Arsenal and extending their lead over third-placed Liverpool by two points. Importantly, City also has a game in hand, providing them with a crucial advantage as the season heads into its critical final stages.

Title race

With momentum firmly on their side, Manchester City continues to display the form that makes them one of the favorites to clinch the Premier League title. As the fixtures pile up, every match becomes a potential decider for the fate of the league crown. Guardiola's men will look to capitalize on every opportunity as they aim to overtake Arsenal and fend off Liverpool in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season.