Manchester City Loses Fourth Straight Match

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, losing 2-1 to Brighton after leading at halftime through an Erling Haaland goal. The second half saw a dramatic turnaround as Brighton's Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley scored, inflicting an unprecedented sequence of losses on Guardiola, who had never before lost four matches in a row in his managerial career. City's recent struggles have coincided with significant injuries, particularly to key players like Rodri, who is out for the season. Despite a strong first half, City failed to capitalize on their dominance, a theme that has plagued them during this losing streak. The defeat leaves them two points behind league leaders Liverpool and poses a serious threat to their title defense aspirations. Guardiola's inability to address the team's decline raises questions about his strategies during this challenging period.