Etihad Stadium – Brighton & Hove Albion produced a massive upset in the Premier League, securing a 1-0 victory over Manchester City. Yasin Ayari scored the decisive goal early in the first half, giving Brighton their first-ever victory against City at the Etihad Stadium in any competition.
Brighton struck early in the 10th minute. Following a set-piece situation, Maxim De Cuyper set up Yasin Ayari, who slotted a crisp left-footed shot into the bottom corner to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Manchester City dominated possession with 61% and created 19 goal scoring attempts, but Brighton’s defense, backed by goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen who made 6 crucial saves, held firm throughout the 90 minutes. Erling Haaland and Iliman Ndiaye had key chances to equalize, including Ndiaye hitting the post in the 75th minute, but City failed to find the back of the net.
📊 Match Overview
| Category | Details |
| Score | Manchester City 0 - 1 Brighton |
| Goalscorers | Yasin Ayari (10') |
| Possession | Manchester City 61% - 39% Brighton |
| Shots (On Target) | City 19 (6) - Brighton 7 (3) |
| Player of the Match | Bart Verbruggen (Rating: 8.5/10 - 6 Saves) |
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