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Brighton secures narrow win over Manchester City in Premier League clash

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Brighton secures narrow win over Manchester City in Premier League clash

Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Yasin Ayari scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a deflected cross. The victory comes after a previous Carabao Cup defeat to City and marks City's second successive Premier League loss, having started the season with seven straight wins. Additionally, Arsenal has the opportunity to surpass City in the standings with their upcoming match against Liverpool. Brighton's win reduces their deficit to the league leaders to just two points.

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By the Numbers

•Yasin Ayari scored early for Brighton in the 11th minute.
•City missed several opportunities to equalize, including a close-header from Iliman Ndiaye.
•Brighton bounced back after previous defeats to City and Liverpool.
•City has lost their last two Premier League matches.
•Arsenal can overtake City in the standings with their next match.

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What they're saying

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Brighton avenged their Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City as they held on for a narrow 1-0 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday.
— ESPN Soccerby PA

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