Brighton Beats Manchester City 2-1

Manchester City is grappling with an alarming slump, suffering their fourth consecutive defeat after losing 2-1 to Brighton. Erling Haaland initially put City ahead in the 23rd minute, but Brighton equalized through Joao Pedro in the 78th minute and secured the win with Matt O'Riley's goal shortly after. This marks a historic low for manager Pep Guardiola, who has never lost four straight matches in his career. The defeats have raised concerns about City's ability to regain form, especially with key injuries to players like Rodri and Kevin de Bruyne weighing heavily on the team's performance. Currently, City sits in second place in the Premier League, two points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The streak of losses has matched the total number of defeats City experienced throughout last season, highlighting a significant decline in their competitive edge.