Brighton & Hove Albion – Manchester City: Seagulls Secure Europa League Football (1-1)

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The weekend was full of joy for these two clubs, but both were back to business at the Amex Stadium. Bravery and buildup schemes are two common themes in the work of the managers in the dugouts, and they were on display in an encounter where the hosts again defied the odds.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

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