Brighton fans taunted Pep Guardiola with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” as the clock wound down on their historic comeback win at the Amex Stadium.
After Erling Haaland scored early for Manchester City, second-half goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley handed City their fourth straight defeat across all competitions—the first time Guardiola has ever experienced such a losing streak in his managerial career.
This marks City’s first four-game skid since August 2006, back when Stuart Pearce was at the helm. Sensing their opponent’s struggles, Brighton’s enthusiastic supporters sarcastically suggested that Guardiola’s job might be in jeopardy by morning.
After the match, Guardiola reacted to the unwanted milestone with a bit of humor: “Well, welcome. There is always time for a first in life.“
The heated exchange between Guardiola and Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke also drew attention. Guardiola explained his frustration with Van Hecke after City’s 2-1 loss, citing the defender’s physical play with Haaland in injury time. Guardiola had stern words for Van Hecke on the pitch, pulling him aside after the final whistle to make his point clear.
Brighton’s stunning comeback, led by the substitutions from Fabian Hurzeler, pushed them up to fourth in the league while adding to City’s recent woes. Guardiola’s City now find themselves needing a strong response after a challenging run that has put their season under fresh scrutiny.
