First half we looked very nervous like everyone else says and I think we went into the game to try to get an early goal, but it never came. We did well, but it just wouldn't go in and we've all seen these games before...! I thought Stones was superb first half with great interceptions and passing. Make no mistake, he is the best English central defender by a country mile. An absolute Rolls-Royce of a player.
Second half was a different story though once the first goal went in. What a run by KdB - it must have been the 5th or so run he'd made from midfield before lining up a shot or playing someone else in. He was absolutely superb and dare I say it, without him, it would've been a long night. We need to keep him fit as he can change any game on his day.
I don't know what was up with Gundogan but, for me, he was shocking tonight. Bad passes, getting in the way and passing to the ref... it's not like him at all and he's not played too much recently. I hope he's just had one off night as he's a class player on his day.
Great to see Dias back, he is a genuine world class player and when he is with Stones it really takes something special to get past them. As good as Laporte and Ake are, Dias and Stones are just better it's as simple as that.
One last comment on Brighton - what a superb manager Graham Potter is. They played decent football and with what they have, they gave us a game until the goal went in. They play decent football and have some decent players - they won't be going down for a while. When I think about the Liverpool v United game last night, Brighton showed more ability, class and tactics than United did by an absolute mile. I think Potter will end up at a bigger club in the next season, he is a superb manager.
Overall, a great result and back to the top. If we keep on "keeping on" then the league is ours. I'd love to give Watford their usual beating and get the GD back in our favour though!
COME ON CITY!!
