Phil Foden double downs Seagulls

Manchester City dominated Brighton in the opening half to maintain their pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea. Last season, after clinching the title, City was defeated at Brighton in their penultimate game, with Joao Cancelo sent off early in the game. The Seagulls have had a strong start to the season, and after eight games, they are in fourth place, one place behind City.

Pep Guardiola has warned his team about the dangers that Brighton can pose, fielding a strong team at the Amex Stadium that includes Gabriel Jesus and Ilkay Gundogan, who both returned after their midweek success in Belgium. After suffering an injury in the build-up, Raheem Sterling was left out of the team, which Guardiola attributed to 'niggles.' City didn't need Sterling, though, as Ilkay Gundogan gave them the lead early on, and Phil Foden added a second after a spectacular break.