English League: Brighton defeats Manchester City with a clean sheet
Brighton secured a victory over Manchester City with a goal by Yassin Ayari, while Manchester City maintained its lead in the league.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
London, Oct 31 (KUNA) -- Manchester City suffered an unexpected home defeat, losing 1-0 to Brighton in the ninth round of the English Premier League, played on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. The visitors took an early lead in the 11th minute through Swedish player Yassin Ayari, while City failed to break down Brighton’s defense, securing three crucial points.
In other matches played today, Chelsea defeated visiting Manchester United 2-0. Bournemouth also won 2-0 against Leeds United, and Brentford beat Nottingham Forest by the same scoreline. Coventry City defeated Sunderland 3-1, while Hull City drew 2-2 with Ipswich Town at home.
Despite the surprise defeat, Manchester City retained top spot in the league with 21 points, two ahead of second-placed Arsenal. However, Arsenal will have a chance to seize the lead when they face Liverpool tomorrow, Sunday, in a tough top-of-the-table clash.
Meanwhile, Brighton moved up to third place with 19 points, three clear of their pursuers Chelsea. Brentford sit sixth with 14 points, followed by Bournemouth two points behind. Hull City are ninth with 11 points, level on points with Leeds United but ahead on goal difference. Ipswich Town are 13th with 11 points, two places and two points above Coventry.
Manchester United lie 17th with seven points, Nottingham Forest are second from bottom with six points, and Sunderland are last with five points. (End) M.R.N. / M.M.J.
