Manchester City avoided a third consecutive Premier League defeat as two first-half goals secured victory over Brighton at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola's side had lost their previous two top-flight matches - away to Wolves and Arsenal - and have never recorded three consecutive league defeats under the Spaniard.
The defending champions showed their intent early on as Julian Alvarez opened the scoring after just seven minutes, floating an effort over the head of Brighton keeper Jason Steele after a delightful run and cut-back from Jeremy Doku.
