Result
Premier League
Premier LeagueAyari scores as Brighton beat Manchester City for their second straight league defeat
Manchester City have lost two consecutive league matches after going down 1-0 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.
0–1Full time
62–38Possession
20–7Shots
Y. AyariBrightonPPitchariumpitcharium.com31 Oct 2026
Brighton·Result·Manchester City have lost two consecutive league matches after going down 1-0 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. Yasin Ayari scored the only goal in the 11th minute, following a free-kick awarded after Elliot Anderson was adjudged to have fouled him. Brighton created few chances but made the most of their opportunity to claim the win. The result lifts Brighton to third in the Premier League table, while City remain under Enzo Maresca's management.
Why it mattersAyari's winner lifts Brighton to third on 16 points, five behind leaders City, who drop to a second straight league defeat.
The match
11'Yasin Ayari
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Manchester City
3–0
