Shift in momentum costs Manchester City dearly in their defeat at Brighton, laments Guardiola
Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, marking their second consecutive loss in the league. The Seagulls capitalised on City's struggles, especially in the latter half of the match.
The match started with Manchester City displaying an aggressive and dynamic approach, with Erling Haaland scoring the first goal for the Citizens on his 100th Premier League appearance. However, the momentum shifted after Brighton & Hove Albion scored their first goal, leaving City struggling to regain control.
In the last 30 minutes of the match, Manchester City struggled with passing the ball and resorted to playing long balls. Pep Guardiola, the City manager, expressed his disappointment about his team's second-half performance, stating that they failed to maintain the intensity and aggression shown in the first half.
Despite the recent losses, Guardiola is not currently thinking about the title race, emphasising that the season is still long. He considers the squad at Manchester City to be strong and believes the team needs time to adapt to the changes made from the past. The focus for Manchester City is on adapting the new players and helping them to cope with the changes made to the squad.
One player who stood out in the match was Rodri, who played a full 90 minutes and delivered a good performance. Guardiola highlighted Rodri as a top character in the team.
Looking ahead, Manchester City will face local rivals Manchester United at home after the international break, followed by a trip to Arsenal. The focus for City will be on regaining their form and securing crucial points in these upcoming matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion's second goal was scored by Brajan Gruda in the late stages of the match, securing a crucial win for the Seagulls. James Milner scored a penalty for Brighton & Hove Albion to level the score earlier in the match.
In the aftermath of the defeat, Guardiola admitted that the changes he made to his squad last season and this have led to a period of adaption for the players. He is confident that the team will bounce back and continue their pursuit of success in the Premier League.
