Phil Foden scored twice as Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to one point with a flawless 4-0 victory at Brighton.
Arsenal had moved four clear of City with a midweek win over Chelsea while Liverpool slipped up at Merseyside rivals Everton – and Pep Guardiola’s side responded with a fine performance on the south coast to keep their title fate in their own hands.
City had the win wrapped up by half-time after Kevin De Bruyne planted a superb diving header high into the net before Foden struck twice with a deflected free-kick and a ruthless finish into the bottom left corner from a Brighton mistake.
Julian Alvarez capped the perfect evening for Pep Guardiola’s side with the fourth in the second half, sweeping in from close range following good work from Kyle Walker.
More to follow.
What’s next?
Brighton visit south coast rivals Bournemouth on Sunday in the Premier League. Kick-off 2pm.
Manchester City continue their title bid at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. Kick-off 4.30pm. City feature on Sky Sports again on Saturday May 4 when they host Wolves. Kick-off 5.30pm.
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