Julián Álvarez opened the victory for Manchester City, which leads the Premier League

Julian Alvarez scored today in the leader’s triumph Manchester City about Brighton And Hove by 2 to 1 at home, continuing the ninth round of the Premier League.

The former River forward and world champion took advantage of a center from behind and defined in a masterful way when only 7 minutes into the first half. With this goal, he reached four in the season, despite being second striker and often starting from the bench.

Furthermore, the other conquest was from the Norwegian goalscorer Erling Haalandone of the candidates to fight him Golden Ball to Lionel Messi, which made it 2 to 0, at 19m. of the initial stage, while the Spanish attacker Ansu Fati (28m. ST) scored.

Manchester City took advantage of their opportunity and took the lead with 21 points, the same amount as Arsenal, who today tied 2-2 against Chelsea (Enzo Fernandez was a starter). On Monday Tottenham (20) could remain the sole leader of the Premier League.

Previously, Liverpool (20 points), with the Argentine world champion Alexis MacAllister As a starter, he beat Everton today 2-0, at home, in the city classic.

The goals were scored by Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah, 30 minutes into the second half, from a penalty, and at 52m. of the same stage.

Premier League – Date 9

. Today:

. Liverpool (Alexis Mac Allister) 2 – Everton 0; Bournemouth 1 – Wolverhampton 2; Brentford 3 – Burnley 0; Manchester City (Julián Álvarez) 2 – Brighton And Hove 1; Newcastle 4 – Crystal Palace 0; Nottingham Forest (Nicolás Domínguez) 2 – Luton Town 1; Chelsea (Enzo Fernández and coach Mauricio Pochettino) 2 – Arsenal 2.

. Sunday:

. At 12.30, Aston Villa (Emiliano Martínez) – West Ham (ESPN).

. Monday:

. At 4:00 p.m., Tottenham (Cristian Romero, Giovanni Lo Celso and Alejo Véliz) – Fulham.

Positions: Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal 20 points; Manchester City 19; ; Aston Villa, Newcastle and Brighton 16; West Ham 14; Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Manchester United 12; Wolverhampton, Chelsea and Fulham 11; Brentford 10; Everton 7; Luton Town and Burnley 4; Bournemouth 3 and Sheffield United 1.