Manchester City fell to a 2-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in a dramatic Premier League clash, marking their final game before the November international break.
Despite an early lead, City couldn’t hold off Brighton’s second-half resurgence, which saw the home side clinch victory with two late goals.
The match began with City asserting dominance, and their efforts paid off in the 23rd minute when Erling Haaland converted a well-timed pass from Mateo Kovacic to put his team ahead. City’s forward line continued to press, with Haaland and Savinho testing Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, while Danny Welbeck posed a sporadic threat to City’s defense.
Brighton regrouped in the second half, gaining momentum and pressing forward. City’s goalkeeper Ederson was called upon multiple times, making crucial saves to protect their narrow lead.
However, Brighton’s persistence paid off when Joao Pedro found the equalizer in the 78th minute, sparking energy among the home fans. Just five minutes later, Matt O’Riley capitalized on a chance to fire in the winning goal, turning the game in Brighton’s favor.
City’s Kevin De Bruyne attempted to salvage a point with a last-minute effort, but his shot narrowly missed the target. Despite missing six senior players, City remain in second place on the Premier League table and will look to regroup for their upcoming match against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium in two weeks. Brighton’s victory adds a significant boost to their standing as they continue to compete with top-flight teams.
