while Brighton got the better of Nico Gonzalez a couple of times, the first to win a free kick that was put away by Estupinan, and the second when Joao Pedro won a duel with the Spaniard and took it round him, before the visitors won the corner that ended with Abdukodir Khusanov’s own goal.

Manchester City welcome a high-flying Brighton to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.The Premier League champions have the opportunity to break into the top four with a win this afternoon. Pep Guardiola

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