MANCHESTER: Manchester City earned a 2-0 away win over Brighton & Hove Albion to temporarily lead the English Premier League standings.
England forward Raheem Sterling on Saturday opened the scoring for the Citizens in the 29th minute on a close-range touch off a low cross from Germany winger Leroy Sane. Five minutes after the hour mark, City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero doubled the lead on a close-range shot, following a give-and-go pass with Sterling.
Man City holds the top spot in the English league table with 19 points, pending league leader Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea later Saturday, while Brighton is in 14th place with five points. Harry Kane shone for Tottenham Hotspur in other Premier League action Saturday. (IANS)
