Manchester City’s title hopes received a major boost as they cruised to a 4-0 victory over Brighton in the English Premier League. The win puts City within two points of league leaders Arsenal, who have played one game more.
City’s dominance was evident from the outset, but Brighton held firm for the first 17 minutes. However, Kevin De Bruyne broke the deadlock with a stunning header, followed by a controversial free-kick from Phil Foden. Foden added another goal before the break, capitalizing on a Brighton error.
In the second half, City continued to press, and Julian Alvarez scored the fourth goal in the 62nd minute. Brighton had a penalty appeal turned down in the 70th minute, but City held on for a comfortable victory.
The win was a timely reminder of City’s quality and their determination to retain the Premier League title. Arsenal’s lead at the top is now under threat, and Liverpool’s title hopes appear to be fading after their defeat to Everton.
City’s victory was particularly impressive given their recent struggles in the Champions League. They were eliminated in the semi-finals by Real Madrid, and their form in the Premier League had been inconsistent. However, they showed their class against Brighton, and they will be confident of challenging Arsenal for the title.
