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Manchester City’s turbulent start to the new season continued with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium, and frustration is beginning to boil over inside Pep Guardiola’s squad.
The reigning champions took the lead through Erling Haaland, who marked his 100th Premier League appearance with his 88th goal, but lapses in concentration and defensive mishaps cost them dearly. A handball by Matheus Nunes gifted veteran James Milner the chance to equalise from the spot against his former club, before substitute Brajan Gruda pounced late on to secure Brighton’s first league victory of the campaign.
For City, the result compounded their previous weekend’s 2-0 defeat at home to Tottenham, leaving them with just three points from their first three games and sparking concerns over their readiness for a serious title defence.
Speaking after the loss, one of City’s senior figures delivered a brutally honest verdict, admitting the squad is guilty of making “kids’ mistakes” and warning that the team’s current level is far from good enough.
“Yes, disappointing because we’re Man City and we come here to win. But this is the reality — we are not at the level for a long time,” he told *Sky Sports*. “The only way to come back is to look at ourselves. We dropped in the second half, and two big mistakes cost us the game.”
He went on to point out that the influx of new signings and squad rotation has disrupted cohesion, with players still needing time to adapt. “Some of the mistakes are like kid mistakes. This is not the way to achieve things if we want to compete for the Premier League,” he added.
The loss highlighted City’s vulnerability during a summer of transition, with injuries, tactical adjustments, and unsettled form leaving them trailing behind rivals who have started strongly. With Champions League fixtures on the horizon and a Carabao Cup trip to Huddersfield looming, Guardiola faces a crucial few weeks to restore focus and momentum after the international break.
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