Manchester City’s Historic Streak Snapped in Stunning UpsetManchester City’s Historic Streak Snapped in Stunning Upset Manchester City’s relentless winning run came to an abrupt end on Saturday as they suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. The loss marks the first setback for the Citizens in 22 games across all competitions. Pep Guardiola’s side entered the match at the Etihad Stadium with an aura of invincibility, having extended their record-breaking streak to 21 consecutive victories. However, Brighton defied all expectations, producing a remarkable performance to stun the Premier League leaders. The visitors took an early lead through Neal Maupay, who capitalized on a defensive error to find the back of the net in the 29th minute. City rallied in the second half, but Ilkay Gündogan’s equalizer in the 71st minute was rendered meaningless as Danny Welbeck and Leandro Trossard added further goals for Brighton. The defeat leaves City with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, but it has cast doubt on their ability to maintain their dominance for the remainder of the season. Guardiola admitted that his team “were not at our best” and that Brighton “deserved to win.” Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi praised his players for their “incredible” performance. “We played with courage and belief, and we were rewarded for it,” De Zerbi said. “This is a historic day for the club.” The result also ends City’s hopes of equaling Arsenal’s all-time record of 24 consecutive wins in English football. The loss will serve as a wake-up call for Guardiola and his players, who now know that they can be beaten. As the Premier League title race intensifies, City’s historic run has come to an unexpected end. Brighton’s stunning upset has proven that even the most dominant teams can be vulnerable to complacency and that the fight for the Premier League title is far from over.
