Brighton pick up first away league victory over Man City

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Brighton secured their first away league win against Manchester City with a 1-0 victory that led to City's second consecutive Premier League loss. The match report, available only to UK viewers, details how Brighton achieved this historic result at the home of one of England’s top football teams.

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On October 31, 2026, Brighton shocked the football world by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in a critical Premier League match at Etihad Stadium, securing their first-ever away league victory against City on their 18th attempt. This win narrows Manchester City's lead to just two points as Brighton now sit in third place. Yasin Ayari scored the only goal of the game early on, despite missing a penalty for Brighton midweek. Despite intense pressure from Man City in the second half, Brighton held strong with Bart Verbruggen making crucial saves. The loss is Manchester City's second consecutive Premier League defeat, following their 2-1 away loss to Aston Villa last weekend. Manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged his team’s lack of clinical finishing but praised their performance and attitude. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and chief executive Ferran Soriano closely monitored the match, highlighting mounting pressure on Maresca as he looks to address defensive issues that have become costly for City.

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