In-form Brighton inflict 2nd straight defeat on City

Brighton defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the Premier League on October 31, 2026, with Yasin Ayari scoring in the 11th minute to secure the win. The result handed City their second consecutive Premier League defeat after starting the season with seven straight wins, leaving them with 21 points. Brighton, managed by Fabian Hürzeler, moved to within two points of the top of the table with 19 points, while champions Arsenal can leapfrog City if they beat Liverpool on Sunday.