In an intense Premier League showdown, Brighton overcame a deficit and shocked reigning champions Manchester City with a stunning defeat. Follow all the action as it happened in the live blog, including team news and updates for this classic match. Plus, don't miss out on the big Merseyside clash between Liverpool and City as the top two teams face off for the table lead. Stay tuned for more updates and reactions from this epic upset.
Brighton Stuns Manchester City in Premier League Upset
In a thrilling Premier League clash on Saturday, newly-promoted Brighton & Hove Albion shocked reigning champions Manchester City with a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton, playing in the Premier League for only the second time in their history, took the lead through Neal Maupay in the 24th minute. City equalized through Sergio Aguero just before half-time, but Brighton refused to give up.
The decisive moment came in the 56th minute when Davy Pröpper headed home from close range, giving Brighton a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish. City pressed for an equalizer but could not find a way past Brighton's resolute defense.
The victory is a major upset and gives Brighton their first win over City in the league since 1989. It also extends Brighton's unbeaten run to four games and lifts them to 11th in the table.
Top 5 FAQs Related to Brighton vs. Man City
1. Why is Brighton's victory considered an upset?
City are the reigning Premier League champions and have been in dominant form this season. Brighton, on the other hand, are a newly-promoted side playing in the Premier League for only the second time.
2. Who scored Brighton's goals?
Neal Maupay opened the scoring in the 24th minute, while Davy Pröpper netted the winner in the 56th minute.
3. What was the key moment in the game?
Pröpper's header in the 56th minute gave Brighton the lead for good. City pushed for an equalizer but could not find a way past Brighton's defense.
4. What does the victory mean for Brighton?
The victory is a major upset and gives Brighton their first win over City in the league since 1989. It also extends Brighton's unbeaten run to four games and lifts them to 11th in the table.
5. What does the defeat mean for City?
The defeat is a setback for City, who are now four points behind leaders Liverpool. It is also their first defeat in the Premier League since December 29th.
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