“City’s Invincibility Is Gone”: Fans React as Man City Suffers Back-to-Back EPL Losses
- Manchester City have suffered their second defeat in three matches in the 2025/26 English Premier League
- Brighton scored two goals in the second half to cancel Erling Haaland's first goal at the American Express Stadium on Sunday afternoon, August 31
- City will face rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium before traveling to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal
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Manchester City lost 2-1 to Brighton to record their second consecutive Premier League defeat on Sunday afternoon, August 31.
Norwegian forward Erling Haaland scored his 88th goal on his 100th Premier League appearance in the 34th minute.
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In the second half, former Manchester City player James Milner scored a penalty after Matheus Nunes had been penalised for handball when Lewis Dunk's volley struck his left arm.
Two minutes to the end of the game, substitute Brajan Gruda calmly beat defender Rayan Ait Nouri and rounded Trafford to tap in the winner.
Manchester United had earlier lost to Tottenham and had dropped to 12th place with three points from three games, per Goal.
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We had a good team - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is expecting the new players to adapt after their match against Brighton.
According to Sky Sports, the Spanish coach said the momentum of the team dropped after conceding the first goal during the second half.
Guardiola added that the team failed to pass the ball, resulting in playing long balls, which did not work for the team. He said:
"We had a good hour but the last half an hour, we were not good. We were not good enough, but it is what it is.
"We have a really good squad and of course we changed many things, but it's normal. We need new players to adapt.
"I like many things we are doing. When we come back, we will know the real squad we have.
"We concede the goal and after that, it (the momentum) shifted. Until then it was really, really good, we had chances and the team looked aggressive and dynamic."
Fans react
@ashfaque80035 said:
"Every team goes through a rough patch, but it's during these moments that true champions are forged. With such a strong squad and a world-class manager, they have everything they need to turn things around.
"The upcoming matches against top-tier opponents are the perfect opportunity to show their resilience and prove they're still a dominant force. This could be the challenge they need to come back even stronger!"
@utd_dan wrote:
"Pep and his oil club watching Champions League from the sofa next season. No UCL nights at the Etihad for Manchester City … Tuesday & Wednesday lights out 😂."
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