Manchester City Suffers Second Consecutive Defeat at Brighton

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed frustration after his team lost 2-1 to Brighton, marking their second consecutive league defeat following a 2-0 loss to Tottenham. Guardiola praised his team's performance during the first hour, including Erling Haaland's 34th-minute goal, but criticized their collapse after conceding a penalty to James Milner and a late goal by Brajan Gruda. He admitted the team "forgot to play" following the penalty, leading to a loss of control and momentum despite earlier dominance. Guardiola denied that Brighton's substitutions affected the outcome, emphasizing that conceding the goal shifted the game and that City failed to maintain their earlier intensity. Despite the disappointing start to the season and recent struggles after heavy investment in new signings, Guardiola remains hopeful for improvement after the international break. Milner, who scored the penalty, reflected on his goal as a positive moment for the team amid a challenging beginning to the campaign.