No.
Once City had made more sensible use of Mahrez and Sterling the signs were there.
Albion set out to 'give it a go'. They were soon forced in to defensive mode and couldn't change that.
It's not a question of being 'on the beach' it's a question of being utterly outclassed by one of the...
Well, this. You have to go back to post war until the early 70s for a regular open league and revolving champions. If you look at Italy in recent times, Germany, elsewhere, the patterns of domination are there.
The consolation is we are playing in a league with two of the best sides ever seen...
Phil McNulty-
'Glorious sunshine at Brighton, crowds milling around in their thousands already - this has the feel of a huge occasion.
Brighton's safety is assured so how will they approach it? Will they be mentally on the beach or will the handbrake be released for a performance that will...