City maintained their pursuit of the Premier League title with a dominant victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Thursday evening. Kevin De Bruyne’s headed goal, a brace from Foden, and a strike from Julian Alvarez secured a comprehensive win for the team, marking a memorable occasion for both the club and the English forward. This was highlighted by his milestone of scoring his 50th Premier League goal, making him just the third player under the age of 23 to achieve this feat under Pep Guardiola’s management, joining the ranks of Messi and Haaland in this exclusive club. Furthermore, he extended this record by netting his 51st goal with his second of the match.

City’s victory narrowed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to just one point, with Guardiola’s team also holding a game in hand over Mikel Arteta’s side. Following their elimination from the Champions League last week, City have responded emphatically. According to Opta, City have become only the fourth team in Premier League history to score more than four goals in four consecutive matches, joining Manchester United in April 2000, themselves in May 2022, and Arsenal in March 2024 in this impressive feat. As the defending Premier League champions, City aim to extend their winning streak, which currently stands at four consecutive victories, when they face relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest away on Sunday afternoon.