Manchester City's Defense Struggles in 2-1 Loss to Brighton

Manchester City lost 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion after initially leading 1-0 at the Amex stadium.

Erling Haaland scored the opening goal for City, but a penalty from James Milner and a late goal from Brajan Gruda turned the match in favor of Brighton.

Pep Guardiola's team suffered their second consecutive Premier League defeat, highlighting their recent struggles despite a strong start at the Club World Cup.

City's recent performances have shown a lack of dominance, with only three points from a possible nine, raising doubts about their title challenge this season.

Defensive issues, particularly at full-back positions, have been a recurring problem for City, affecting their overall performance on the field.

In the match against Brighton, defensive errors, including a penalty conceded by Oscar Bobb, contributed to City's defeat.

Despite Haaland scoring his 88th Premier League goal, his missed opportunities early in the game proved costly as Brighton capitalized on City's weaknesses in the second half.

Guardiola's team will face Manchester United next in the Premier League on Sunday, September 14.