Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League after suffering their first defeat of the season last week against Liverpool. The "Citizens" defeated their visitors Brighton 3-1 on Saturday evening, with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland shining in the match. Haaland scored two goals in the first half, effectively deciding the game. Despite Brighton's attempts to come back with a goal through Leandro Trossard, Belgian Kevin De Bruyne sealed the match with a stunning shot in the 75th minute.
Haaland increased his goal tally to 17 goals in the Premier League, leading the scoring chart by 8 goals over his closest rival, Englishman Harry Kane. With this victory, Manchester City continued to chase Arsenal at the top of the table, now just one point behind the "Gunners." Meanwhile, Brighton remained in eighth place after this defeat, as their new manager Roberto De Zerbi continued to struggle, failing to secure a win in his fifth league match.
