Match report

Manchester City Defeats Brighton 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–1
FT
Brighton
Brighton
May 9, 2018

Manchester City secured a vital 3-1 victory over Brighton in the Premier League on May 9, 2018, thanks to goals from Danilo, Bernardo Silva, and Fernandinho. Brighton's lone goal came from Leonardo Ulloa, but the performance was overshadowed by the City trio's efficiency in front of goal. The win solidified Manchester City's position at the top of the Premier League table.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City won 3-1 against Brighton in the Premier League
  • • Danilo scored in the 16th minute (assist by L. Sane)
  • • Leonardo Ulloa equalized for Brighton in the 20th minute (assist by D. Pröpper)
  • • Bernardo Silva restored City's lead in the 34th minute (assist by L. Sane)
  • • Fernandinho sealed the victory with a goal in the 72nd minute (assist by L. Sane)

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 4 V. Kompany (D)
  • 3 Danilo (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 42 Y. Touré (M)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 19 L. Sané (F)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 33 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 55 Brahim Diaz
  • 43 L. Nmecha
  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 24 T. Adarabioyo
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 47 P. Foden

Brighton

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 3 G. Bong (D)
  • 2 Bruno Saltor (D)
  • 22 S. Duffy (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 6 D. Stephens (M)
  • 13 P. Groß (M)
  • 24 D. Pröpper (M)
  • 11 A. Knockaert (M)
  • 16 L. Ulloa (F)
  • 19 J. Izquierdo (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Kayal
  • 25 J. Locadia
  • 20 S. March
  • 17 G. Murray
  • 18 C. Goldson
  • 21 E. Schelotto
  • 26 T. Krul

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    16' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Danilo · Assist: L. Sane
  2. Brighton
    20' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ulloa · Assist: D. Pröpper
  3. Manchester City
    34' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: L. Sane
  4. Brighton
    37' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Shane Duffy
  5. Manchester City
    72' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Fernandinho · Assist: L. Sane
  6. Brighton
    73' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Groß · On: B. Kayal
  7. Brighton
    73' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Ulloa · On: J. Locadia
  8. Manchester City
    76' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Zinchenko · On: Benjamin Mendy
  9. Brighton
    79' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: José Izquierdo · On: S. March
  10. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: B. Diaz
  11. Manchester City
    86' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Touré · On: L. Nmecha

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Brighton
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 854 301
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 784 240
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Danilo's early goal set the tone for Manchester City, providing them with a quick advantage in the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of Brighton's substitutes in the 73rd minute could not reverse the momentum as Manchester City continued to dominate play.
  • ▸ Fernandinho's goal in the 72nd minute effectively ended Brighton's hopes of an equalizer, securing Manchester City's victory.