Brighton defeats Man City, adding to Guardiola’s troubles.
For the first time in his managerial career.
Pep Guardiola lost four straight games as Brighton overcame Manchester City after falling behind.
City has lost four straight games for the first time since 2006.
In the 23rd minute, Erling Haaland completed an outstanding opening at Amex Stadium by scoring on the second attempt from Mateo Kovacic’s assist.
Seemingly ending the Premier League winners’ poor run.
However, Brighton maintained their composure and regained total control after the interval. Only their subpar play kept them from tying the score, as substitute Joao Pedro scored in a last-minute scramble.
Brighton took a well-earned lead five minutes later when Matt O’Riley.
Who has been sidelined since his debut after joining from Celtic.
Broke through an unguarded defense to beat keeper Ederson. City had been looking increasingly vulnerable.
Before City collapsed under the relentless pressure.
Brighton earned the reward after squandering several chances. I
ncluding Georginio Rutter wasting a fantastic opportunity and Jack Hinshelwood heading straight at Ederson from point-blank range.
Brighton puts pressure on Man City, and they crack.
After Haaland rewarded a period of early dominance with his 12th Premier League goal of the season.
Manchester City’s path to what they believed would be a rebound from recent defeats appeared to be a smooth one.
Instead, Brighton grew more and more inspired by the defensive shortcomings of a City team that found it difficult to withstand.
A barrage of attacks without the poise typically provided by seasoned players John Stones and Ruben Dias.
Joao Pedro, a replacement, came out of a brawl to finally tie the score after City had progressively lost their composure and were holding on.
With Brighton’s full-tilt attacking approach under Fabian Hurzeler poised to capitalize.
City is now offering opponents the kind of optimism and encouragement they have rarely received in previous years.
Without the world-class presence of Rodri in midfield to steady the swaying ship.
Given their track record of success, it would be absurd to rule out City as a title contender.
Yet, their lack of form and lengthy injury list might have allowed their competitors to gain ground.
However, the appearance of Kevin de Bruyne as a stand-in for the closing staged will have boosted dwindling spirits.
Before they play Tottenham at Etihad Stadium on November 23, Guardiola will want to use the international break to reorganize the team.
Hurzeler brings home yet another noteworthy scalp.
Brighton’s young manager, Fabian Hurzeler, told his team to play without fear and to believe they could beat Manchester City. Although it took some time, they finally followed his instructions precisely.
The 31-year-old German has expertly continued the outstanding work of predecessors Graham Potter and Roberto de Zerbi, captivating Seagulls supporters with his charisma.
Brighton were tentative in the face of City’s renewed excellence early on, but once they got a grip on proceedings, they simply penned the champions back until they could not survive any longer.
Kaoru Mitoma tormented Kyle Walker on City’s right-flank, while the predatory instincts of Joao Pedro finally gave Brighton the equaliser that had been a long time coming.
Manchester United and Spurs have already been beaten at the Amex this season, a sign of the confidence Brighton have on their own ground, but this was easily the most impressive victory of Hurzeler’s short reign.
