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Manchester City have lost 2-1 against Brighton at the Amex Stadium today. The defeat is Manchester City’s second consecutive defeat in the Premier League and leaves plenty to ponder over the international break.
B righton secured an incredible comeback win against Manchester City at the Amex on Sunday, as Pep Guardiola's side have suffered back-to-back defeats as they showed more growing pains.
City appeared to be back on track when dominating Brighton, one week on, and leading thanks to another goal from Erling Haaland, but second-half tactical tweaks from Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler were game-changing. A James Milner penalty and late strike from Brajan Gruda subjected City to another loss.
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Planet Football on MSNPredicting Man City’s XI for Sunday’s Manchester derby amid growing injury crisis
Amid the injury crisis, we have looked into the side City could pick to face United. A new signing since City’s last game, Donnarumma joins off the back of winning last season’s Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.
Pep Guardiola is "desperate" for Phil Foden to get back to full fitness and start enjoying his football again.
Pep Guardiola's men have three points from the first three games, blowing a lead at the Amex a week after losing 2-0 at home to Tottenham
Reijnders has sometimes been guilty of trying to force the play. Pep Guardiola prefers his team to maintain control of matches rather than play at full throttle. That facet of Reijnders’ game will improve as he plays more often for Manchester City. That also isn’t a significant concern.