England international scores double to make it 24 goals for the season
Julian Alvarez scores Manchester City's fourth goal during the Premier League game against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty ImagesAlmost 10 years ago to the day, Steven Gerrard slipped, Liverpool lost control of their destiny in terms of the
Guardiola had complained long and loud about City’s schedule, saying after the FA Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea on Saturday that he would put his players “in the fridge” until this latest leg of the title push. Which might have prepared them for a damp and chilly night by the seaside. Brighton were bright in the early exchanges, asking questions. But it quickly became a distant memory, De Bruyne ensuring City took control with a wonderful piece of headed technique. Yes, headed technique. De Bruyne does not score many with his head. In fact, he does not score any with his head. This was the first of his 68 in the Premier League with it.
The free-kick award was harsh because Foden, tearing towards the edge of the box at pace, looked to slip under no challenge. The Brighton fans raged, putting forward their corruption theories. Foden did not care. He went for power and caught a break when the shot deflected off Gross in the wall to wrong-foot Jason Steele.
Brighton-And-Hove-Albion Manchester-City
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Phil Foden shines as Manchester City win without HaalandWith Erling Haaland rested on the bench, Phil Foden scores a hat-trick to lead Manchester City to victory and keep them on track for a fourth straight league title.
Read more »
Phil Foden fires Man City to victory with superb hat-trick against Aston VillaFoden’s treble kept the pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
Read more »
Premier League wrap: Arsenal and Manchester City put pressure on LiverpoolPhil Foden scores stunning hat-trick against Aston Villa
Read more »
Sublime Foden hat-trick energises Man City's title bid and ends England debateMANCHESTER CITY 4-1 ASTON VILLA: England star Phil Foden struck a superb hat-trick as Pep Guardiola was afforded the luxury of resting Erling Haaland with no need to call upon his striking talisman
Read more »
Arsenal hold Manchester City to leave Liverpool with slight title advantageCity held goalless at home for the first time in 58 matches while Arsenal avoid defeat in the Etihad for the first time in nine attempts
Read more »
Arsenal and Manchester City continue title charge after comprehensive winsArsenal are back top while Manchester City didn't miss a beat.
Read more »