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Man City suffers second consecutive defeat

Despite taking the lead, Man City fell to a 2-1 defeat against Brighton in the third round of the Premier League.

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Striker Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Man City in the 34th minute but missed subsequent opportunities. Brighton equalized thanks to a penalty from former Man City midfielder James Milner. In the 89th minute, 21-year-old midfielder Brajan Gruda sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Brighton, inflicting Man City's second consecutive Premier League defeat.

Midfielder Brajan Gruda celebrates the decisive goal for Brighton. Photo: PA

Midfielder Brajan Gruda celebrates the decisive goal for Brighton. Photo: PA

Xuan Binh

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/man-city-thua-tran-thu-hai-lien-tiep-4933829.html

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