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22.10.2023 - 15:06 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jeremy Doku insists Manchester City must continue to show they are the best team in the Premier League after they returned to winning ways against Brighton.
Doku enjoyed another excellent performance at the Etihad as City beat the Seagulls 2-1 and returned to the top of the table. The 21-year-old set up Julian Alvarez for the opening goal, using his pace to dart past Pascal Groß before cutting the ball back to the Argentinian in the box.
Erling Haaland doubled the home side's lead inside 19 minutes, arrowing an effort into Jason Steele's bottom corner from distance after Carlos Baleba lost possession. Ansu Fati halved their lead in the second half and City were forced to fight for their three points, but Doku believes the victory will provide a major psychological boost.
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“It was very important – not only for the table but also just for us in our heads," Doku admitted. “It was a difficult game but we are a good team, the best team for me and we have to prove it every time, every game we are on the pitch. Here, we did it."
After going two goals up so quickly, many expected City to push on and put Brighton to the sword. But Roberto De Zerbi's side adapted well and there was a nervy feeling around the Etihad when Manuel Akanji was sent off.
The Swiss international had little choice but to pull Fati down in added-time as the winger attempted to burst free, earning a second yellow card. City kept it tight for the final minutes and Doku was satisfied with their ability to do so.
"Some games like this are difficult but we kept on going,” the Belgian added. “It was 10 against
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