Manchester City controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Brighton still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Manchester City vs Brighton
Wed 28 October, 19:30
Etihad Stadium
Andrew Madley
Manchester City
Full time
2 - 2
Pen: 4 - 3
Brighton
Kovačić 40'
Reis 72'
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Yalcouyé 30'
Rutter 47'
How did the teams perform?
Manchester City4Total Votes
Brighton2 votes
2 votes
Manchester City
Brighton
KEY STATS
Ball possession
57%43%
13
Total shots17
0.8
Expected goals (xG)2.05
ATTACK
13
Total shots17
4
Shots off target9
3
Shots on target6
0.8
Expected goals (xG)2.05
7
Shots inside box9
6
Shots outside box8
3
Corner kicks7
PASSES
527
Total passes391
448
Accurate passes320
DEFENCE
4
Offsides3
4
Goalkeeper saves1
6
Blocked shots2
DISCIPLINE
3
Fouls20
1
Yellow cards3
0
Red cards0
