Brighton Defeats Manchester City 2-1

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a remarkable comeback victory over Manchester City, winning 2-1 and handing Pep Guardiola his fourth consecutive defeat, a first in his managerial career. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City in the 23rd minute, but Brighton's persistence paid off in the second half as Joao Pedro equalized in the 78th minute, followed shortly by Matthew O'Riley netting the winner. Despite a strong start, Manchester City's vulnerabilities were exposed as Brighton utilized their width and made critical substitutions that changed the game. This victory elevates Brighton to fourth place in the Premier League standings, while City continues to struggle, raising concerns about their recent form. Guardiola attributed the team's slump to injury issues but faced mounting pressure as the team falters in both domestic and European competitions.