Game Recap: Brighton & Hove Albion 0-4 Manchester City

Manchester City continued their dominant run in the English Premier League with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Stadium. The match, which took place on April 25, 2024, saw Manchester City extend their unbeaten streak since December.

The game started off in favor of Manchester City as Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a well-placed header assisted by Kyle Walker. Brighton struggled to create opportunities and found themselves three goals down by halftime. Phil Foden grabbed a brace with goals in the 26th and 34th minutes, both assisted by Bernardo Silva. The first half ended with a scoreline of 0-3 in favor of Manchester City.

In the second half, Manchester City continued to dominate, and in the 62nd minute, Julián Álvarez found the back of the net after a cross from Kyle Walker, extending the lead to 4-0. Brighton made several substitutions to try and change the course of the game, but Manchester City's defense remained resolute.

The match was not without controversy as there were multiple incidents that sparked discussions on social media. Fans expressed frustration with the officiating, claiming that a foul led to Manchester City's second goal and that Brighton were denied two penalty appeals.

After the game, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Brighton's performance, acknowledging the challenge they posed. Brighton manager R. De Zerbi's commitment to playing out from the back was also noted by fans, although opinions were divided on its effectiveness against a strong Manchester City side.

With this victory, Manchester City maintained their position at the top of the Premier League table, showcasing their dominance as they remained unbeaten in all competitions since December. The team's next game will be against Nottingham Forest on April 28, 2024.

Brighton & Hove Albion, on the other hand, will look to bounce back as they face AFC Bournemouth in their upcoming Premier League fixture on April 28, 2024.