Premier League Clash: Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Recap

Match Summary

Premier League

Final Score: Manchester City 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 1

Manchester City claimed victory in a thrilling encounter against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium. The home side managed to secure the win, despite a spirited performance from the visitors.

Key Events

Manchester City Highlights

• E. Haaland (11’): The scoring commenced with Erling Haaland converting a penalty in the 11th minute.
• Omar Marmoush (39’): Marmoush added to City’s lead with a goal in the 39th minute, assisted by İlkay Gündoğan.

Brighton & Hove Albion Highlight

• P. Estupiñán (21’): Pervis Estupiñán found the net in the 21st minute, giving Brighton brief hopes of an upset.

Team Line-Ups

Manchester City: - Goalkeeper: S. Ortega - Defenders: J. Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, A. Khusanov, R. Lewis - Midfielders: Nico González, İlkay Gündoğan, J. Doku - Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Savinho, E. Haaland

Brighton & Hove Albion: - Goalkeeper: B. Verbruggen - Defenders: P. Estupiñán, A. Webster, J. van Hecke, J. Hinshelwood - Midfielders: D. Gómez, C. Baleba, K. Mitoma - Forwards: G. Rutter, Y. Minteh, Joã Pedro

Match Statistics

• Possession: Manchester City had 54.7% of the ball, while Brighton had 45.3%.
• Expected Goals (xG): City recorded an xG of 1.3882, ahead of Brighton’s 1.0465.
• Total Shots: Brighton registered more attempts with 8 shots compared to City’s 6.
• Fouls Committed: Manchester City committed 4 fouls; Brighton marginally higher at 5.
• Corner Kicks: The visitors won 3 corners, while City had just 1.

Historical Context

In head-to-head encounters, Manchester City now boasts 17 wins over Brighton & Hove Albion, who have managed 5 victories, with 4 matches ending in a draw. Their latest meeting saw City edging Brighton 2-1 on October 21, 2023.