Manchester City delivered a dominant performance on the south coast, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion as they continue their relentless pursuit of another Premier League title, as reported by Flashscore.
The match started with an early chance for Brighton's Danny Welbeck, but City quickly asserted their dominance. After a series of attacking forays, Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring with a spectacular diving header, meeting Kyle Walker's precise cross to find the top corner of the net.
Phil Foden doubled City's lead with a controversially awarded free-kick, capitalizing on a heavily-deflected strike that caught Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele off guard. The young Englishman continued to torment the Brighton defense, adding a second goal shortly thereafter with a clinical finish into the bottom corner.
Despite halftime substitutions from Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, City maintained their control of the game in the second half. Julián Álvarez came close to extending their lead with a powerful shot, but it was ultimately Walker who provided the assist for City's fourth goal, setting up Álvarez to end his 10-game goal drought with a simple tap-in.
Brighton's frustrations were compounded when they were denied a penalty after João Pedro appeared to be fouled in the box. However, the decision had little impact on the outcome of the match as City cruised to victory.
The defeat extended Brighton's winless run to five matches, further denting their hopes of securing a European spot. Meanwhile, City's impressive victory kept them hot on the heels of league leaders Arsenal, with their goal difference now a crucial factor in the title race.
Check out the latest English Premier League Table below: