PHIL THE F HE FORCE

Published date26 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
Instead, City delivered a clear message of intent: they have got their sights set on an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title

They were frighteningly good and delivered a sensational performance which was probably as uplifting for City as it was demoralising for Arsenal and Liverpool.

It feels hard to believe that City will drop any points when they are playing as brilliantly as this. Phil Foden was electric as he scored twice to maintain his red-hot form in what has become the best season of his career.

Foden will surely be favourite to be crowned Footballer of the Year as he dominated the game with Brighton unable to get close to him.

It was also a performance in front of

Gareth Southgate to underline just how important he will be for England this summer as he was just as effective in the middle as when he drifted out wide.

Kevin De Bruyne scored his 68th Premier League goal and it was special because not only did it open the scoring but was his first-ever header, while Julian Alvarez put the icing on the cake.

City now have five games left - they have one in hand on leaders Arsenal - and Nottingham Forest, Wolves, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham will all be fearing the worst because they can easily win the lot.

City actually won the title at Brighton on the final day of the season in 2019 and this victory probably went a long way to clinching it again.

They looked tired and jaded in their FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea at Wembley last Saturday but they shrugged offany heavy legs with some beautiful football.

City were just too good and too slick. Arsenal's thumping win over Chelsea did not worry them.

There was no way they would go the same way as Liverpool after their defeat at Everton. City know what it takes and nothing can distract them.

In fairness to Brighton, Roberto De Zerbi's side are riddled with injuries and are running out of steam after a long, hard season. And when City get into their groove...

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