Brighton stun Manchester City to put Premier League lead under threat

Manchester City suffered a second consecutive Premier League defeat as Brighton won 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Yasin Ayari, the Swedish midfielder of Tunisian descent, scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute.

City were unable to find a way through Brighton’s defence during the remaining 90 minutes, extending a disappointing run in the league despite playing in front of their home supporters.

The result also gave Brighton revenge for their midweek elimination from the English League Cup. Manchester City had knocked them out on Wednesday after winning 4-3 on penalties.

Manchester City remain top of the Premier League with 21 points, but their position is now at risk. Arsenal have the same points total and will move ahead of them if they avoid defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.

Brighton’s victory lifted them to 19 points and third place in the table.

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Mubarak Haruna is an emerging force in African football journalism, recognised for his speed, accuracy and ability to break major stories. He specialises in breaking news, match coverage and multimedia storytelling across radio, television and digital platforms.He holds a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and has developed his craft within some of Ghana’s leading media organisations. Mubarak has worked with the Multimedia Group, where he served as a sports radio and television presenter at Joy FM, while also contributing as a writer for Myjoyonline.com.Known for his sharp instincts and ability to deliver timely football stories, Mubarak has gained growing recognition for his impactful reporting and dedication to the profession.He is currently the Deputy Managing Editor of African.Football, where he plays a key role in driving editorial operations, breaking major stories and supporting the platform’s mission to deliver fast, reliable and high-quality African football content to a global audience.

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