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Man City crush Brighton to close gap on Arsenal in title race

Man City crush Brighton to close gap on Arsenal in title race
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match against  Brighton & Hove Albion at American Express Community Stadium in Brighton on 25 April 2024. (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at American Express Community Stadium in Brighton on 25 April 2024. (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden's double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola's side were in imperious mood at the Amex Stadium from the moment Kevin De Bruyne headed them into an early lead.

England forward Foden struck twice before the interval to put the result beyond doubt.

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Fixtures
Sun 05 May 24 15:00 PM (SAST)
Brighton
Brighton
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
American Express Stadium
Sun 05 May 24 15:00 PM (SAST)
Chelsea
Chelsea
West Ham
West Ham
Stamford Bridge
Sun 05 May 24 17:30 PM (SAST)
Liverpool
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
Anfield
Results
Sat 04 May 24
Manchester City
Manchester City 5
Wolves
Wolves 1
Sat 04 May 24
Sheffield United
Sheffield United 1
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest 3
Sat 04 May 24
Burnley
Burnley 1
Newcastle
Newcastle 4
Logs
Team
P
W
PTS
Team Logo
1. Arsenal
36
26
83
Team Logo
2. Manchester City
35
25
82
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3. Liverpool
35
22
75
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4. Aston Villa
35
20
67