Brighton Stun Manchester City With Late Comeback Victory

Brighton & Hove Albion shocked Manchester City with a thrilling 2-1 win. A last-minute goal from Brajan Gruda sent fans at the Amex Stadium into celebration.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City led in the first half, thanks to Erling Haaland scoring his 88th goal in 100 Premier League games. Brighton replied in the second half when James Milner scored a penalty after Matheus Nunes handled the ball. The game changed in the 89th minute when Brajan Gruda ran through City’s defense, evaded the keeper, and scored. Brighton have now beaten City at home for the second season in a row.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Brighton had a tough start this season with only one point from two matches, including a draw against Fulham and a loss to Everton. This win takes them to four points after three games, giving hope after a slow start. The team showed resilience, coming back after conceding first against a dominant team. Brajan Gruda’s pace and composure were key, while James Milner’s leadership helped Brighton stay organized. For City, the loss exposed defensive issues as they allowed Brighton to create late chances. According to reports, Manchester City is currently facing challenges, with one win and two losses from three matches.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH TEAMS?

Brighton’s next match is away against Bournemouth, who are three places above them in the table. Both teams want to strengthen their positions early in the season. Manchester City will play Fulham at home—a team that has also struggled but is desperate for points. City are now trailing the Premier League leaders by several points and need to bounce back quickly to close the gap. Brighton have shown they can compete with the best and will aim for another morale-boosting win.