Why Brighton did not get penalty vs Man City for Josko Gvardiol challenge on Joao Pedro
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBrighton and Hove Albion were left furious after they were denied a penalty against Manchester City in the second half of their Premier League clash.
The Blues were cruising on the South Coast with ten minutes still remaining in the first half. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring with a superb diving header before Phil Foden's brace put the game out of the reach of the hosts.
Julian Alvarez added a fourth in the second half to not only seal the game but increase City's goal difference which could be crucial in the title race.
However, the Seagulls felt they should have been given an opportunity to cut the deficit with 25 minutes remaining. READ MORE: City player ratings vs Brighton READ MORE: City sent Haaland injury timeline As Joao Pedro broke into the area, Josko Gvardiol appeared to clip the forward who went sprawling to the ground.
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