Manchester City suffered an unprecedented fourth consecutive loss under Pep Guardiola as Brighton staged a comeback to win 2-1 at the Amex Stadium, securing only their second-ever Premier League victory over City.City arrived aiming to avoid back-to-back league defeats under Guardiola for the fourth time and started assertively. Known for fast starts, City pushed Brighton from the outset but struggled to find clear scoring chances. Savinho registered the first threat on goal, forcing Bart Verbruggen into a sharp low save after a slick pass from Mateo Kovačić. The Croatian was unlocking Brighton’s defense with precision, and when he sent Erling Haaland through midway through the half, the Norwegian made no mistake. Verbruggen saved his initial shot, but Haaland pounced on the rebound to score his fourth goal in as many games against the Seagulls.Haaland could have added a second before the break, but Verbruggen thwarted him, and a header from a Phil Foden corner went just over. City dominated possession, yet Brighton managed to capitalize on a late first-half lapse. Their best chance came as Kaoru Mitoma broke down the left, setting up Danny Welbeck, whose shot was blocked by a sliding Joško Gvardiol.Brighton carried that momentum into the second half, with Carlos Baleba coming on to strengthen the midfield. The match became more balanced, and Brighton nearly equalized when Pervis Estupiñán’s precise cross found Jack Hinshelwood, whose header was too close to Ederson. Estupiñán then set up Georginio Rutter, who headed over, while Savinho missed narrowly at the other end.Showtime Bees win the mid-table clash, Wolves get their first win of the campaignBrighton, however, looked increasingly threatening, though they struggled to convert their chances. João Pedro dragged a shot wide, but City’s defense finally cracked after the 70-minute mark. In a six-yard box scramble, Pedro pounced, driving the ball home to bring the score level.Brighton’s turnaround was complete just five minutes later when a fluid passing move set up Pedro, who slid a pass to Matt O’Riley. O’Riley calmly finished on his Premier League debut, sealing a memorable win for Brighton, who now sit in the top four and remain unbeaten at home. For City, the defeat leaves them potentially five points behind leaders Liverpool by the end of the weekend, adding to a disappointing spell for Guardiola’s men.2-1 Brighton.MATT ORILEY HAS GIVEN BRIGHTON THE LEAD AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ON HIS F*CKING DEBUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ILDVVs2Zpv— unique&diffrent (@FWC2030) November 9, 2024 ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 11SaturdayBrentford – Bournemouth 3-2 (1-1)/Wissa 27, 58, Damsgaard 50 – Evanilson 17, Kluivert 49/Crystal Palace – Fulham 0-2 (0-1)/Smith Rowe 45+2, Wilson 83/West Ham – Everton 0-0Wolverhampton – Southampton 2-0 (1-0)/Sarrabia 2, Cunha 51/Brighton – Man.City 2-1 (0-1)/Joao Pedro 78, O’Riley 83 – Haaland 23/23:00: (1.48) Liverpool (5.00) Aston Villa (6.50)Sunday17:00: (1.42) Man.Utd. (5.00) Leicester (8.00)17:00: (2.75) Nott.Forest (3.20) Newcastle (2.65)17:00: (1.27) Tottenham (6.25) Ipswich (9.50)19:30: (2.85) Chelsea (3.50) Arsenal (2.55)***odds are subject to change***
