Brighton stuns Man City 2-1, hands Pep 1st-ever 4-game losing streak; fans remind Haaland to 'stay humble'
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 10, 2024, 2:18 AM ISTManchester City’s Premier League title aspirations took a hit as they fell 2-1 to a determined Brighton at the Amex Stadium, extending City’s winless streak in a tense showdown on Saturday.
Manchester City’s Premier League title aspirations took a hit as they fell 2-1 to a determined Brighton at the Amex Stadium, extending City’s winless streak in a tense showdown on Saturday.
FT: WHAT A COMEBACK FOR ALBION! 🤩🤩🤩
[2-1] 📲 // 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/hjIgZIjnaT
With this loss, Man City suffered their fourth defeat in a row for the first time under Pep Guardiola. Earlier this week, City suffered a 1-4 defeat against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. The loss came days after Bournemouth handed them a 2-1 defeat in the Premier League. City also ensured a 1-2 loss against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup Round of 16 clash last month.
4 defeats in a row for Manchester City
I'm sure they'll bounce back pic.twitter.com/Y8mRz82N3N
BRIGHTON STUN MAN CITY 😱
The first time EVER a Pep Guardiola-led side has lost four-straight 😳 pic.twitter.com/eHPGBptupE
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In Saturday's clash against Brighton, City looked poised to control the match after Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on his 12th league goal of the season. Earlier in the game, Seagulls’ goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen had thwarted an effort from Savinho, keeping Brighton’s defense alive against the reigning champions.
Pedro, O'Riley star to seal dramatic comeback
Brighton, however, refused to go quietly. They pressed hard, with close chances from Danny Welbeck and young midfielder Jack Hinshelwood raising alarms for City. Their efforts were rewarded in the 78th minute when Joao Pedro coolly converted from six yards to bring the Seagulls level.
In a dramatic twist, substitute Matthew O’Riley secured Brighton’s lead on his Premier League debut with a memorable goal, sending Brighton fans into a frenzy. City piled on the pressure with nine minutes of added time, but Brighton’s defense held firm, delivering a vital three points for Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
Super subs. 😍 pic.twitter.com/H0Za8tEfLX
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC)With this crucial victory, Brighton delivered a statement win while City face tough questions about their title race resilience.
Haaland reminded of 'stay humble' taunt to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, erupted with reactions pouring in from several football enthusiasts. While Manchester City fans expressed heartbreak, with some questioning if Saturday's loss was the beginning of the end of the Guardiola era, supporters of rival Premier League clubs trolled the Premier League defending champions for suffering their 4th defeat in a row across competitions.
One notable trend that gained momentum was several users trolled Haaland, reminding him of his 'stay humble eh' taunt directed towards Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after their clash ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw earlier this season.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland caught on camera telling Mikel Arteta to “stay humble” at full-time yesterday. 😡 pic.twitter.com/W7oIDj10vx
— AFCnewsroom (@TheAFCnewsroom)Here's a look at how football fans reacted to Man City's fourth defeat in a row across all competitions:
Man City lost to Brighton makes it four defeats in a role.
The first in Pep Guardiola's Era.
Stay humble eh!! pic.twitter.com/elLlRbwdZX
Pep loses 4 games in a row for the first time in his entire managerial career
Man City in piss
Haaland showing he’s a horrific loser once again
I can’t wait for this horrible cheating little club to get banished to the shadow realm like they deserve pic.twitter.com/d5UumxHV4g
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City lose four games in a row for the first time ever.
Stay humble, eh? ? pic.twitter.com/mneLdZHy4y
"Be Humble Ehhhhhh" ???? 😭😂😂
4 defeats in a row for pic.twitter.com/iLZ4mgywF4
Pep Guardiola and Man City's fourth defeat in a row.
First Time this has ever happened in his Career. "Stay Humble" Right? 😂 pic.twitter.com/6xEwpQ7rwe
Hahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Dreams do come through. Manchester City has lost their 4 game in a row! First time in Pep's career!! https://t.co/yXTQpLIDBi
— Blood Red United (@BloodRedUnited)Pep Guardiola and Man City Kindly Tell Erling Haaland To StaY Humble and Remain Humble, That He Can Score is not Enough. pic.twitter.com/ouT1MtG4VX
— SimCarD (@Therealsimcard1)Man City this is the era we’re waiting for 😂 stay humble pic.twitter.com/h7DkSmgU4x
— THEMBA💙🎈 (@AkanniCFC)Humbled. Stay humble Be gracious in victory as well as in defeat. You can’t win every time. Haaland should learn humility before telling others to say humble. Take your L with humility! pic.twitter.com/DtEEUpsl6N
— Ken Iloka (@ken_iloka)
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