# Verbruggen spreads belief as Brighton continue to impress

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/verbruggen-spreads-belief-as-brighton-continue-to-impress/
- Published: 2026-10-31T20:36:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T21:41:02+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6d7qwnz1jnjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Football, Sport

## Key points

- Brighton won 1-0 at Manchester City.
- Verbruggen made seven saves and earned praise.
- Brighton have six league clean sheets this season.

## Summary

Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad, three days after losing to them on penalties in the Carabao Cup. The win strengthens Brighton’s credentials near the top of the Premier League and reflects a run of strong defensive performances.

Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made seven saves, including a key stop from Matheus Nunes, as Brighton recorded their fifth clean sheet in six league games. Brighton have scored 24 goals in nine matches and kept six clean sheets overall; City had an expected goals total of 1.92 and 21 shots without scoring.

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