Premier League: Manchester City grind out win over Brighton to return to top of the table

Premier League: Manchester City grind out win over Brighton to return to top of the table

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 09:07 AM IST
article-image
Manchester City players celebrate after scoring | Photo: AFP

Manchester City scored thrice in the second half to reclaim top spot in the Premier League with an ultimately convincing 3-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday.

The scoreline did not tell the full story of a nervy contest at the Etihad Stadium in which the champions were frustrated by Graham Potter’s resolute side before the break.

It took deflected strikes from Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden for them to break through and the sense of relief that swept round the ground after an anxious opening period was tangible.

Bernardo Silva settled any nerves completely with a fine third goal for the hosts eight minutes from time.

Liverpool’s hammering of Manchester United on Tuesday had put the pressure back on City in a thrilling title race.

RECENT STORIES

Pro Kabaddi League: Dabang Delhi Beat Puneri Paltan In Tiebreaker To Reach Final

Pro Kabaddi League: Dabang Delhi Beat Puneri Paltan In Tiebreaker To Reach Final

Pro Kabaddi League: Patna Pirates Defeat Bengaluru Bulls To Reach Eliminator 3

Pro Kabaddi League: Patna Pirates Defeat Bengaluru Bulls To Reach Eliminator 3

'Looking Forward To Seeing Him...': BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Wishes Shreyas Iyer A Quick...

'Looking Forward To Seeing Him...': BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Wishes Shreyas Iyer A Quick...

Sportvot x FPJ: 43rd Kishor/Kishori Mumbai Upnagar Ajinkyapad Nivad Chachani Kabaddi Spardha 2025...

Sportvot x FPJ: 43rd Kishor/Kishori Mumbai Upnagar Ajinkyapad Nivad Chachani Kabaddi Spardha 2025...

Phenomenal! Bengaluru Bulls' Shubham Bitake Creates History With Sensational 7-Point Raid Against...

Phenomenal! Bengaluru Bulls' Shubham Bitake Creates History With Sensational 7-Point Raid Against...