Manchester City returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday.
Goals from Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland gave City a 2-0 lead at half-time and it was the least they deserved after a dominant performance.
However, De Zerbi’s side didn’t give up and pulled a goal back through Ansu Fati. They just fell short of an equaliser. as the hosts got back to winning ways after consecutive Premier League defeats against Wolves and Arsenal.
The result moves Pep Guardiola’s team back to the top of the Premier League, whilst Albion stay in seventh.
Here are the ratings:
Manchester Evening News rating
Stefan Ortega – 6
Kyle Walker – 6
Manuel Akanji – 4
Josko Gvardiol – 7
John Stones – 7
Rodri – 7
Bernardo Silva – 7
Phil Foden – 8
Jeremy Doku – 7
Julian Alvarez – 6
Erling Haaland – 7
Substitutes:
Ruben Dias – 6
Jack Grealish – 5
Nathan Ake – N/A.
Stefan Ortega – 6
Kyle Walker – 6
Manuel Akanji – 5
Josko Gvardiol – 7
John Stones – 7
Rodri – 7
Bernardo Silva – 7
Phil Foden – 8
Jeremy Doku – 9 (MOTM)
Julian Alvarez – 8
Erling Haaland – 8
Substitutes:
Ruben Dias – 6
Jack Grealish – 5
Nathan Ake – 6
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