Verbruggen's display helps Brighton beat Manchester City

Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was the standout performer on Saturday as he delivered an impressive individual display in his side's win over Manchester City.

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62–38Possession

20–7Shots

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Brighton·Result·2026-10-31 20:36 UTC

Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was the standout performer on Saturday as he delivered an impressive individual display in his side's win over Manchester City. His performance was central to Brighton's result against the visitors. The match was a men's Premier League fixture, and Verbruggen's showing was the main talking point afterwards.

Why it mattersBrighton, third on 19 points after nine games and two behind leaders Manchester City, now have Verbruggen's form, with 7 goals conceded all season, better than 95% of Premier League goalkeepers.

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Manchester City 62%Possession38% Brighton

Manchester City 20Shots7 Brighton

Manchester City 5Shots on target3 Brighton

Manchester City 7Corners2 Brighton

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Verbruggen's display helps Brighton beat Manchester City

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