Brighton Scores Late Winner to Hand Man City Second Consecutive Defeat

Brighton & Hove Albion stunned Manchester City with a dramatic 2-1 Premier League victory at the Amex Stadium, marking City's second consecutive league defeat. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City on his 100th English top-flight appearance, but Brighton fought back with James Milner converting a penalty to become the oldest penalty scorer in Premier League history. Brajan Gruda then scored a late winner, showcasing Brighton's resilience and tactical adjustments under manager Fabian Hürzeler, who made a pivotal quadruple substitution that transformed the game. Despite City's early dominance and numerous chances, they struggled with defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of fluency, partly attributed to squad integration challenges and recent Club World Cup participation. Brighton's first league win of the campaign was celebrated enthusiastically by fans, who echoed last season's home victory over City. The match highlighted Brighton's improved performances despite mixed results earlier in the season and raised concerns about Manchester City's current form under Pep Guardiola.