Brighton 2-1 Man City: Haaland’s Opener Not Enough As Defeat Hands Seagulls Vital Points

Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in their final match before the November international break. Erling Haaland's 23rd-minute opener in a dominant first half proved to be a mere consolation as goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley after the break handed all three points to the Seagulls, who remain unbeaten at home in the Premier League this season. The loss came with City missing six key players due to injury, including Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, John Stones, and Ruben Dias, as well as long-term absentees Ballon d'Or winner Rodrigo and Oscar Bobb. Despite the setback, Pep Guardiola’s side remains second in the Premier League, just behind Liverpool, with Tottenham set to visit the Etihad in two weeks.

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Updated on: 10 November 2024 11:57 am

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English Premier League 2024-25 Brighton vs Manchester City photo gallery

EPL 2024-25: Brighton players celebrate after match against Manchester City | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton players celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola watches the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Brighton's Matt O'Riley scores against Man City | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton's Matt O'Riley scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Brighton's Joao Pedro, left, celebrates after scoring | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton's Joao Pedro, left, celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Brighton's Joao Pedro scores against Man City | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton's Joao Pedro scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Brighton's Adam Webster tackles Manchester City's Savinho | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton's Adam Webster tackles Manchester City's Savinho during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, and Brighton's Igor Julio fight for the ball | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, and Brighton's Igor Julio fight for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores against Brighton | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Brighton's Yasin Ayari fouls Manchester City's Phil Foden | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton's Yasin Ayari fouls Manchester City's Phil Foden during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Brighton's Yasin Ayari holds Manchester City's Phil Foden | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Brighton's Yasin Ayari holds Manchester City's Phil Foden during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Manchester City at Falmer Stadium in Brighton, England.