In a dramatic finish on the south coast, the Seagulls score twice in the final minutes to secure a memorable 2-1 victory, handing Pep Guardiola’s side a second consecutive defeat.
Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a stunning late comeback to defeat Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, sealing their first Premier League win of the season in dramatic fashion and deepening the early-season woes for the reigning champions.
The match seemed to be following a familiar script for City, who took an early lead through a close-range finish from Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker made up for some uncharacteristic early misses by poking the ball home after good work from Omar Marmoush.
Despite their lead, City were unable to kill the game off, and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s bold second-half changes proved to be a masterstroke. Introducing a quartet of substitutes, including the experienced James Milner and young Brajan Gruda, injected new life into the Seagulls’ attack.
The turning point came when Matheus Nunes was penalized for handball after blocking Lewis Dunk’s shot. The veteran Milner, showing immense composure, stepped up to the spot and coolly converted the penalty to level the score and send the home crowd into a frenzy.
With the momentum firmly on their side, Brighton pressed for a winner. City goalkeeper James Trafford made a spectacular save to deny Jan Paul van Hecke, but he could do nothing to stop the final, devastating blow. In the 89th minute, substitute Brajan Gruda latched onto a perfect through ball, calmly rounded the keeper, and slotted home to secure a famous victory.
The result marks a second consecutive league loss for Pep Guardiola’s side, following their defeat to Tottenham last weekend, and will raise questions about their early-season form. For Brighton and their ambitious young manager, it was a statement win, proving their resilience and ability to compete with the very best.
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