Verbruggen Stars as Brighton Defeat Manchester City 1-0
· Sports · BBC Sport
Brighton secured a 1-0 victory against Manchester City in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium, bouncing back from their Carabao Cup defeat three days prior. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made seven crucial saves, including a second-half stop against Matheus Nunes, to earn his side's fifth clean sheet in six league matches. The result made Brighton the first visiting side to keep a Premier League clean sheet at the Etihad since Tottenham in August 2025. Manchester City registered an xG of 1.92 and 21 shots without scoring, marking their highest tally of shots without a goal in a league match since November 2024. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler praised his squad's mindset and collective contribution in securing the away win.
Why it matters
The victory lifts Brighton closer to the top of the Premier League table and establishes them as a formidable side under Fabian Hurzeler. Meanwhile, Manchester City face mounting pressure to improve their finishing if they hope to contend for the league title under head coach Enzo Maresca.
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