By Manchester City delivered a stunning performance at the Amex Stadium, decisively defeating Brighton to climb to second in the Premier League standings, just a point behind leaders Arsenal with a game still in hand. The match was virtually decided by halftime, with City establishing a three-goal lead, signaling a shift in the title race dynamics.
Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring with an extraordinary header—his first in the league—followed by a contentious goal from Phil Foden, which was preceded by a disputed free-kick decision. Foden continued his impressive form, sealing the first-half dominance with a sleek finish after capitalizing on a defensive error from Brighton.
The second half saw City extend their lead further when Julian Alvarez took advantage of a mistake by Brighton’s goalkeeper. This victory not only highlighted City’s peak form but also exposed the growing challenges for Brighton, who struggled without key players and faced questionable officiating decisions. As the season progresses, City’s performance solidifies their contender status, while Brighton must regroup to salvage their campaign.
