Brighton Stuns Manchester City with 1-0 Win at Etihad
Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with Yasin Ayari scoring the decisive goal in the 11th minute after being assisted by Maxim De Cuyper from a set-piece situation. Despite Manchester City dominating possession with 62 percent of the ball and taking 21 shots compared to Brighton's seven, they could not breach Brighton's defense.
Bart Verbruggen, Brighton's goalkeeper, was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. This victory came just three days after Brighton was eliminated by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
The defeat for City was significant as it marked their second consecutive loss in the Premier League, following a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on October 24. Brighton's win improved their league record to five wins, one draw, and two defeats in their first eight matches.
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