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
Sat 31 October, 15:00
Etihad Stadium
Craig Pawson
Manchester City
Full time
0 - 1
Brighton
⚽
Ayari 11'
How did the teams perform?
Manchester City3Total Votes
Brighton0 votes
3 votes
Manchester City
Brighton
KEY STATS
Ball possession
62%38%
21
Total shots7
1.96
Expected goals (xG)1.02
ATTACK
21
Total shots7
7
Shots off target3
6
Shots on target3
1.96
Expected goals (xG)1.02
19
Shots inside box6
2
Shots outside box1
8
Corner kicks2
PASSES
597
Total passes362
503
Accurate passes280
DEFENCE
2
Offsides2
2
Goalkeeper saves7
8
Blocked shots1
DISCIPLINE
9
Fouls13
0
Yellow cards3
0
Red cards0
