Manchester City Loses Fourth Straight Match

Jamie Redknapp has severely criticized Manchester City following their disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton, highlighting their poor second-half performance as one of the worst he's seen from a Pep Guardiola team. After Erling Haaland's first-half goal, City squandered multiple chances to extend their lead and faltered after Brighton made key substitutions. Joao Pedro equalized and Matt O'Riley scored the winner, marking Guardiola's first streak of four consecutive defeats as City manager. Redknapp pointed out the lack of defensive cohesion and leadership on the pitch, particularly criticizing the unfamiliarity between center-backs Kyle Walker and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. This loss leaves City two points behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings and places Brighton in the top four. The defeat raises serious questions about City's form and resilience as they face a potential crisis.