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“Manchester City” team continue to trail the championship leaders “Arsenal”.
In the match held on Saturday evening, the “citizens” managed to beat “Brighton” at home with a score of 3:1.
The first goal of the match came in the 22nd minute. “City” goalkeeper Ederson made a great pass all the way down the field and Erling Haaland, demonstrating great physicality, sent the ball into the empty net.
Ending the first half, Haaland scored a brace. In the 43rd minute, the Norwegian calmly converted an 11-meter penalty and the score became 2:0.
The “Seagulls” managed to bring back the intrigue in the 53rd minute. After a pass from Solomon March, Leandro Trossard struck a powerful shot into the near corner to beat Ederson.
However, Pep Guardiola's players restored their two-goal advantage in the 75th minute. Kevin De Bruyne received the ball outside the penalty area and sent a powerful shot into the top corner of the goal.
After this match, “Man City” players are behind “Arsenal” in points, who are currently in first place. However, the “Gunners” have played one less game.
