Foden double leads dominant Manchester City past Brighton
city of manchester showed that they have no intention of letting go of their Premier League crown after passing Brighton 4-0 on Thursday night.
The result means Pep Guardiola's men. They remain in the driving seat when it comes to the title race as they moved within one point of leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. However, City's performance was the biggest warning for the Gunners, as dominated from start to finish at American Express Community Stadium.
However, it was Brighton who started strongly, building from the back and testing the away team. The first opportunity even fell on Danny Welbeckbut the former Arsenal player's effort was easily tackled by Ederson.
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The city responded when Phil Foden swinging free kick fell to Nathan Ake in space, but hooked his effort over the bar.
Guardiola's men. gave an emphatic response soon after by taking the lead in the 17th minute, courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne. Kyle Walker Swinging Center found the Belgian, who launched himself to meet the center and beat Jason Steele with a thunderous headbutt.
Lewis Dunk He almost equalized immediately, only for his header to hit the ground and vanish before bouncing off. Ederson's gloves. Instead, it was City who doubled their lead thanks to Foden.
The England international was brought down in a dangerous position outside the area and then fired a shot that hit the back. Pascal Brutus and flew by steel. Was Foden's 50th goal in the Premier League.
Brighton had no answers for the incisive City
Roberto De Zerbi He looked a frustrated figure after the two goals and was not helped when City soon scored a third. With Brighton trying to play from behind, Bernard Silva won the ball Valentine Boatwith Foden holding on to the ball and shooting it into the bottom corner.
Brighton provoked Odeluga Offiah and Simon Adingra by Joel Veltman and Adam Lallana at halftime in an attempt to change things. However, apart from a timid penalty shout from the home team, there was no sign of Brighton returning to the competition.
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In fact, things got worse when Julian Alvarez scored in the 62nd minute. Ederson's long ball found an avalanche kyle walker, and despite a strong touch, he managed to find the Argentine, who shot into an empty goal.
Brighton saw another penalty appeal rejected when joao pedro fell after the pressure of Josko Gvardiolwith the local fans making their feelings known.
Unfortunately for the home team, boos summed up their night as Brighton were simply second best in all respects against a City side trying to defend their Premier League crown.
Guardiola's side They now sit within one point of Arsenal ahead of a weekend visit to Nottingham Forest, as the Gunners travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the north London derby against Spurs.
