Match report

Manchester City Defeats Brighton 1-0 in FA Cup

Manchester City
Manchester City
1–0
FT
Brighton
Brighton
Apr 6, 2019

Manchester City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton in the FA Cup, thanks to an early goal from Gabriel Jesus. Despite dominating possession, City's offensive thrust was limited by a resolute Brighton defense. Key player contributions from Kevin De Bruyne and Danilo, along with several strategic substitutions, helped maintain pressure on the Seagulls. Brighton's game plan was to hold on and counter, but City's early lead kept them on the back foot throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Gabriel Jesus scored the only goal for Manchester City in the 4th minute
  • • Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for the goal
  • • Alireza Jahanbakhsh received a yellow card for Brighton in the 32nd minute
  • • Danilo was given a yellow card for Manchester City in the 50th minute
  • • Several substitutions were made in the second half by both teams

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 22 B. Mendy (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 33 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Danilo
  • 25 Fernandinho
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 19 L. Sané
  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 49 A. Murić

Brighton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 4 S. Duffy (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 22 Martín Montoya (D)
  • 30 Bernardo (D)
  • 6 D. Stephens (M)
  • 24 D. Pröpper (M)
  • 11 A. Knockaert (M)
  • 8 Y. Bissouma (M)
  • 17 G. Murray (F)
  • 16 A. Jahanbakhsh (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 F. Andone
  • 19 J. Izquierdo
  • 9 J. Locadia
  • 2 Bruno Saltor
  • 3 G. Bong
  • 27 D. Button
  • 33 D. Burn

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    4' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  2. Brighton
    32' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Alireza Jahanbakhsh
  3. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Walker · On: Danilo
  4. Manchester City
    50' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo
  5. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: Fernandinho
  6. Brighton
    66' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Murray · On: F. Andone
  7. Brighton
    70' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alireza Jahanbakhsh · On: José Izquierdo
  8. Brighton
    72' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Lewis Dunk
  9. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Benjamin Mendy · On: J. Stones
  10. Brighton
    82' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Bissouma · On: J. Locadia

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Brighton
Fouls 13 6
Pass Accuracy 89% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 620 259
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 551 192
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Gabriel Jesus in the 4th minute set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Brighton
  • ▸ Substitutions by both teams, particularly those by Manchester City, helped maintain momentum and pressure on Brighton's defense