And in the end, Manchester City wins.
Manhandled by the Seagulls, Pep Guardiola's men finally won 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium against Brighton.
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The inevitable Erling Haaland offered himself a double (21st, 44th).
A first goal after a rough shoulder duel against the last defender and a flat foot in the empty goal, before a second goal from the penalty spot shortly before the break.
In the second period, Leandro Trossard gave hope to a whole people (53rd).
For a few minutes, Brighton pushed and thought they equalized but Kevin De Bruyne, with a splendid strike in the skylight, made it 3-1.
Manchester City are second in the Premier League and are one point behind Arsenal.
Brighton remain eighth.
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