Horton rises to beat Manchester City 4:0 to receive a big “gift” (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
[Now Sports]Horton scored twice, and Dibny and Houlian Avalis also scored a goal each, helping Manchester City to beat Brighton at home 4:0 in the Premier League on Thursday, temporarily promoted. Moving into second place, one point behind Arsenal at the top of the table, but with one game less. Striker Helan avoided the game due to injury, and Manchester City’s offensive power was not affected. In the 17th minute of the game, Carl Walker made a pass from the right, and Dibney broke through the Brighton gate with a rare header, opening the gap first.
Manchester City did not let go after taking the lead. They relied on a penalty kick outside the penalty area in the 26th minute. Phil Foden took the shot from the back of Goss in the provincial wall and scored it. It was also his 50th Premier League goal. In the 34th minute, the midfielder, who has been in great form this season, used Bai Leighton to play “suicide” in his own penalty area. Bernardo Silva intercepted Bagao’s pass and scored twice with his left foot. He returned to the locker room with the team leading by 3 goals at halftime.
After changing sides, Manchester City continued to keep possession of the ball until the 62nd minute. Edachon stepped up to the frontcourt to Walker running on the right. The latter used speed to press into the penalty area and kicked off, and met the opponent. After goalkeeper Steele collided, the ball fell at the feet of Houlien Ivalis and easily shot into the empty goal to score 4:0. After VAR review, it was confirmed that there was no foul and the goal was established.
After 70 minutes of play, Manchester City gradually put away its main players such as Dibny, Horton, Silva, Walker and Lodi Boots Landis. The reserve players such as Galish, Mateos Nunes and Dugu were not substituted. The team added to the record, and although Brighton had more offensive attacks in the final period, it was a pity that he was unable to break the ball. In the end, Manchester City easily won 3 points, surpassing Liverpool and rising to second place, only trailing the top team Arsenal with one game more. Slave 1 point, the initiative is still in their hands.
