Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 home win over a stubborn Brighton and Hove Albion side courtesy of three second-half goals.
Liverpool's victory over Manchester United on Tuesday had knocked the champions off the summit, but Pep Guardiola's side responded with victory over the Seagulls to move a point above the Reds with six games to go.
After a frustrating goalless first half, City took the lead in the 53rd minute through Riyad Mahrez whose shot deflected off Joel Veltman and looped over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
City's second also came courtesy of a deflection, as Phil Foden's strike from distance (65) went in off a defender to find the bottom corner.
Bernardo Silva curled in a third with eight minutes left to ensure the title race remains in City's hands.
For Albion, it proved a journey too far, following on the heels of unanticipated victories on the road against both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
The Seagulls finally return to the home comforts of the Amex on Sunday when they take on Southampton in an all south-coast clash.
Brighton star player: Lewis Dunk
Despite his team's eventual capitulation, the Brighton captain was an immovable object for much of the encounter, marshalling his troops against world class opponents.
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