In their latest Premier League outing, Manchester City’s struggles persisted as they suffered another defeat, this time against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Blues have now lost three consecutive matches, a streak they haven’t experienced since 2018.
City took the lead in the 23rd minute with Erling Haaland’s goal, but Brighton mounted a strong comeback in the second half. Two goals in quick succession turned the tide, giving Brighton a 2-1 victory and further deepening Manchester City’s woes.
Despite the loss, Pep Guardiola praised one of his players for his performance, though the result left the team still searching for answers to end their losing streak.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a stern warning to Guardiola. Reports indicate that the owner is unhappy with Guardiola’s decision to bench the £80 million player, and he has warned that further instances of this could cost the manager his job. Sheikh Mansour made it clear that this would be the final warning regarding the player’s treatment.
Adding to the tension, Guardiola expressed his frustration in a post-match statement, revealing that he had learned a valuable lesson from the defeat. It remains to be seen whether the manager’s decisions on team selection will evolve as the pressure mounts from both the owner and the ongoing poor form of the team.
The situation at Manchester City is becoming increasingly complicated, with Guardiola facing not only a tough run of results but also growing scrutiny from his superiors.
