LONDON, United Kingdom — Manchester City’s recent misfortunes continued with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton, marking their fourth consecutive loss. After seizing an early lead through Erling Haaland’s 15th goal of the season, City unraveled in the second half as Brighton substitutes Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley reversed the scoreline. This marks the first time Pep Guardiola has faced a four-game losing streak in his coaching career, a rare setback for the reigning champions who are now at risk of falling behind Liverpool in the title race.
City appeared poised for recovery when Haaland found the net after an initial save from Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen. However, Brighton’s persistence paid off when Pedro capitalized on a defensive mix-up to score, setting up O’Riley’s Premier League debut goal just minutes later. Brighton’s win has opened a door for Liverpool, who can extend their lead at the top of the table with a victory over Aston Villa at Anfield.
Elsewhere in the Premier League:
- Wolves Roar Back: Wolves ended a 13-game winless streak in spectacular fashion, defeating Southampton 2-0. Matheus Cunha starred by assisting Pablo Sarabia’s opener and scoring Wolves’ second, a blazing shot early in the second half. This victory lifts Wolves off the bottom, while Southampton drops into last place.
- Fulham Moves Up: Fulham climbed to seventh place with a solid 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Emile Smith Rowe capitalized on an error by Palace’s Maxence Lacroix just before halftime, and Harry Wilson came off the bench to seal the win, capping off a frustrating day for Palace, who played the second half with ten men after Daichi Kamada’s red card.
- Brentford Prevails in Five-Goal Thriller: Brentford continued their impressive home form, edging Bournemouth 3-2 in a thrilling match. Yoane Wissa scored twice, bringing his season total to seven goals, while Mikkel Damsgaard also contributed to the comeback after Bournemouth led twice through goals by Evanilson and Justin Kluivert. The win keeps Brentford’s solid home record intact.
- West Ham and Everton Share the Spoils: A goalless draw between West Ham and Everton left fans at the London Stadium frustrated. The single point provides some relief for Everton, moving them four points above the relegation zone.
As the season unfolds, these results could have significant implications for title contenders and clubs battling relegation alike.
