Sun Nov 10 00:07:40 UTC 2024: ## Brighton Stun City, Ending Pep’s Reign of Terror with Fourth Consecutive Defeat
Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday, defeating Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium and extending the reigning champions’ losing streak to four consecutive matches across all competitions.
The result sent shockwaves through the Premier League, with City appearing shell-shocked after a dominant first half. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola’s side, but second-half substitutes Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley turned the game on its head with two goals in quick succession.
Despite City’s relentless pressure in the final minutes, Brighton held firm, securing their fourth victory against a “Big Six” side this season.
“I’m happy to be back,” said Joao Pedro, who was making his return from injury. “I know I’m an important player for the team, and when we win like this against a big team it’s good. Now we have time to breathe and win more games.”
The loss leaves City two points behind Liverpool in the Premier League, who could extend their lead to five points with a win against Aston Villa later on Saturday. Meanwhile, Brighton climbed to fourth place, level on points with Nottingham Forest, who have a game in hand.
The defeat sparked criticism of Guardiola’s tactics and his side’s performance. Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp described it as “one of the worst halves of football I’ve seen from a Pep Guardiola side.”
The result adds fuel to the fire surrounding City’s recent struggles, with Guardiola facing growing pressure to turn the tide.
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