English
Manchester City defeated Brighton in a thrilling match at the Etihad Stadium. The game, corresponding to matchday 29 of the Premier League, ended with a 3-2 victory for the home side. Despite having less possession (61% for City), Brighton put up a strong fight.
The match was characterized by high tension, reflected in the numerous yellow cards. Five for Brighton (Joao Pedro, Mitoma, Baleba, Wieffer, and Verbruggen) and two for Manchester City (Savinho and Doku).
City opened the scoring early with a penalty converted by Erling Haaland in the 11th minute. Brighton equalized in the 21st minute with a goal from Estupinan. Manchester City regained the lead in the 39th minute with a goal from Marmoush, assisted by Gundogan. An own goal by Khusanov in the 48th minute made it 3-1 for City. Despite a late goal from Brighton, City held on for the win.
The match featured a high number of shots: 15 for Brighton (3 on target) and 11 for Manchester City (3 on target).
Substitutions manchester city: at minute 58 B. Silva came in and Savinho went out., at minute 76 P. Foden came in and B. Silva went out., at minute 86 K. De Bruyne came in and O. Marmoush went out.
Substitutions brighton: at minute 76 D. Welbeck came in and G. Rutter went out., at minute 76 Y. Ayari came in and D. Gomez went out., at minute 83 B. Gruda came in and K. Mitoma went out., at minute 83 S. Adingra came in and Y. Minteh went out., at minute 87 M. Wieffer came in and C. Baleba went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Manchester City
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