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Manchester City’s losing streak continued as Brighton secured a remarkable comeback victory, leaving Pep Guardiola in disbelief. As Brighton's players and fans celebrated Matt O’Riley’s decisive goal, Guardiola was likely reflecting on an unprecedented situation in his nearly two-decade managerial career. This marked Guardiola's first experience of four consecutive defeats, a bitter pill to swallow, especially considering how dominant his team had been in the first half against Brighton. However, a stunning revival from Fabian Hürzeler’s squad was ignited by João Pedro, who equalized after Erling Haaland had given City the lead. Just five minutes later, Pedro assisted fellow substitute O’Riley, sealing the comeback win for Brighton.