Roberto De Zerbi’s team started well in the current championship, but participation in European competitions drained too much energy from Brighton. As a result, the Seagulls couldn’t manage their resources effectively and, after securing a spot in the playoffs of the European competitions, struggled in the Premier League. At the moment, Brighton occupies only the tenth position in the league table. After 32 rounds, Brighton has accumulated 44 points, which is 16 points fewer than Tottenham, who currently sit in fifth place. In the previous round, Brighton played away against one of the outsiders, Burnley, and only managed a 1-1 draw. Thus, in the Premier League, Roberto De Zerbi’s team has been unable to secure a victory in the last four matches (two draws and two losses).
In the previous round, the Citizens were eliminated from the main European club tournament, losing to Real Madrid in the penalty shootout in the semifinals. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola managed to find the right words and motivated the team for Saturday’s match against Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinals. Chelsea put up a good fight, but City still found a way past the aristocrats’ defense. The winning goal was scored by Bernardo Silva in the 84th minute. As for the English championship, Guardiola’s proteges took advantage of unexpected stumbles by their rivals and topped the league table. Essentially, everything is now in Manchester City’s hands, especially considering their relatively favorable schedule. It’s worth noting that in the last Premier League match, the Citizens crushed Luton 5-1 at home. Thus, after two draws with Liverpool and Arsenal, City has won three matches in a row.
