Manchester City faces Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium, looking to extend their unbeaten home record against the Seagulls, with past encounters favoring City. Historically, in a vital match from 1988, City, then struggling in the league, managed a crucial 2-1 victory with Ian Brightwell opening the scoring early and Paul Moulden securing the winner after an equalizer from Brighton. This match was pivotal in kickstarting City's season amid early struggles and showcased their need for resilience against determined opponents.
Manchester City's home dominance over Brighton continues as they aim to maintain an unbeaten record, having never lost at home to the Seagulls.
In a pivotal 1988 match, City struggled for form, only managing two points from four matches until a crucial victory against Brighton helped revive faith.
City took the lead early thanks to Ian Brightwell but faced a strong reply from Brighton before Paul Moulden’s stunning goal secured a nervy 2-1 victory.
Despite numerous chances, City only netted twice and had to endure a tense finish against Brighton, illustrating the difficulty of maintaining momentum in challenging matches.
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