Man City don fall to another Premier League defeat as Brighton beat dem 1-0 for Etihad Stadium. Sky Sports report talk say na back-to-back league losses for Man City, and e be first time under Enzo Maresca wey the team lose two league games in a row.
Yasin Ayari score the only goal for the 10th minute after Matheus Nunes mess up attempted clearance. Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen deny Man City with seven saves as the home side push hard for equaliser. Iliman Ndiaye hit crossbar, Erling Haaland go close from corner, and Nico O’Reilly header flash wide late on.
Brighton also survive late scare when Jack Hinshelwood fit seal the win for dem. The result come after Man City lose at Aston Villa previous week, and Sky Sports note say Man City no suffer consecutive league beatings since August 2025. Brighton, wey dem knock out of Carabao Cup on penalties for same Etihad four days earlier, now move two points behind Man City. The victory na Brighton first ever at Etihad, and e add to their strong run under Fabian Hurzeler after dem also beat Arsenal last month.
