Nigeria, April 26 -- Manchester City have reduced to just one point the gap between them and Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the Premier League table, albeit the Gunners have played one game more.

Pep Guardiola's men were ruthless from the start of Thursday's tie, putting the game to bed with two goals from Phil Foden either side of a Kevin De Bruyne opener. Julian Alvarez added a late fourth to cap off a comprehensive win. City dominated possession from the outset, patiently probing for openings against a well-organised Brighton defence.

The breakthrough came in the 17th minute through De Bruyne, who nodded in a brilliant header into the top corner after receiving a well-timed cross from Kyle Walker.

Foden doubled City's lead...