BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) – Manchester Metropolis loved a rampant 4-1 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion helped by England midfielder Phil Foden’s double of their Premier League match on Saturday.
The guests battered the Brighton objective from the beginning, racing right into a thirteenth minute lead by means of Ilkay Gundogan after a mistake from dwelling goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Metropolis quickly prolonged their lead as Foden received his first of the match, steering Jack Grealish’s sq. go into the online within the twenty eighth minute, earlier than the 21-year-old received the ultimate contact on Gabriel Jesus’ shot to make it 3-0 three minutes later.
With the job all however carried out by halftime, Metropolis took their foot off the fuel within the second interval, with Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty 9 minutes from time giving the hosts a comfort.
Metropolis substitute Riyad Mahrez put the icing on the cake with their fourth objective in stoppage time, sealing a win that moved Pep Guardiola’s aspect as much as second place above Liverpool, who go to Manchester United on Sunday, and inside two factors of Chelsea.
Brighton keep fourth on 15 factors from 9 video games.
(Reporting by Peter Corridor; Modifying by Ken Ferris)
