Manchester City Retains Premier League Crown with Dominant Brighton DemolishingManchester City Retains Premier League Crown with Dominant Brighton Demolishing In a scintillating conclusion to the 2022/23 Premier League season, Manchester City sealed their second consecutive title with a resounding 5-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium. After a closely contested first half, City exploded into life in the second period. İlkay Gündoğan broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with a clinical finish from close range. Just minutes later, Kevin De Bruyne doubled the lead with a stunning strike from the edge of the box. The goals continued to flow as Riyad Mahrez added a third in the 65th minute, volleying home from a pinpoint cross by Erling Haaland. Mahrez got his second of the game and City’s fourth with a penalty in the 71st minute. Haaland capped off the emphatic victory with a header in stoppage time, sealing his status as the league’s top scorer with 27 goals. The triumph marks City’s sixth Premier League title in the past decade, further cementing their dominance in English football. Pep Guardiola’s team has stormed to the title with an impressive 29 wins and just four defeats, scoring a remarkable 106 goals in the process. Brighton, who had been relegation candidates at the start of the season, gave a spirited performance but were ultimately outclassed by the relentless City machine. The victory sparked wild celebrations around the Etihad Stadium, with fans chanting the praises of their heroes. Captain Ilkay Gündoğan lifted the Premier League trophy amidst a sea of blue and white. “It’s an incredible feeling to win this title again,” said Guardiola after the match. “We fought hard all season and played some amazing football. I’m so proud of my players.”
