By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab
Manchester City has claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory against Brighton and Hove Wanderer at Etihad Stadium on Thursday. Thanks to Phil Foden brace, Kelvin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez each goal.
Guordiola’s men opened the floor in the 17th-minute when Kyle Walker created a dangerous opportunity that was met with the head of Kelvin De Bruyne. The scoreboard reads 1-0 in favour of the host.
The Premier League Champions extended their lead to 2-0 in the 26th-minute when Phil Foden’s stunning free kick dropped inside the opponent’s net. What a masterclass performance from the English star.
Another effort from the Citizens presented a beautiful scoring opportunity to Phil Foden who registered a brace in the 34th-minute as the first half ended in 3-0.
The second half continued with Manchester City dominating possession before Phil Foden took a short corner kick from the right side but Pascal Gross intercepted and relieved it with a clearance.
City was caught in their scoring strategy when Kyle Walker provided an assist for Julian Alvarez who bid the ball into the net with his right foot. Man City was later awarded a goal after a careful VAR review.
After a pulsulating contest, the Premier League encounter ended 4-0 with the home side claiming three points to move to the top of the standings, leading Arsenal with one point and having a game at hand.
Also, Brighton registered three losses and two draws over their last five Premier League games, sitting at 11th.