Manchester City supporters do not like to think of such things, but a day will eventually come when Pep Guardiola no longer wants to be their manager. It is therefore the duty of the club\u2019s executives to have a succession plan in mind and, as they watched this fabulously entertaining match of football, they will no doubt have taken note of the courage and class of Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s Brighton.<\/p>\n

De Zerbi is not going anywhere yet, not after\u00a0leading this club into Europe\u00a0for the first time in their history, but no one at Brighton expects him to be on the south coast in the long term. This is a manager who is heading for the top of the game and, when the post-Guardiola future finally looms, City could do a lot worse than ask after the Italian\u2019s number. If he has not already been snatched up by someone else, that is.<\/p>\n

Within a few minutes of this meeting at the Amex Stadium, it became clear that it would be a chess match of the highest order. Bus parking is not allowed in this part of Brighton these days, and De Zerbi\u2019s team charged at the champions with spirit and enthusiasm. For them, the best form of defence is always to attack, no matter the opponent.<\/p>\n

It was a different sort of challenge for City and, for long spells, they must have enjoyed it. At the final whistle the points were shared, bringing an end to their 12-match winning streak, and the result felt entirely fair. Phil Foden had struck first for the away side, before Julio Enciso launched one of the finest goals of the season into the top corner of City\u2019s net.<\/p>\n

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