Manchester City 1 Brighton 2: City player ratings as Manchester City are beaten by an energetic Brighton side | OneFootball

Manchester City 1 (Erling Haaland 34′)

Brighton 2 (James Milner 67 (P), Brajan Gruda 89′)

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City went down to a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Erling Haaland gave City the lead in the 34th minute. For an hour, Pep Guardiola’s side did look to be controlling the game. But a 1-nil lead is never safe. That’s what happened in the game’s closing half an hour.

A quartet of substitutions from Fabian Hurzeler turned the game in Brighton’s favour. The hosts had more energy than Pep Guardiola’s side, and from the moment James Milner equalised from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, there was only one winner. Brajan Gruda would win the game for Brighton in the 89th minute as Manchester City’s legs wilted and the hosts thoroughly deserved their victory.

Here are the City player ratings from a game that leaves plenty for Pep Guardiola and his players to work on when they return from the international break.

City player ratings

James Trafford-8/10: Made several stunning saves in a good performance from Trafford. He showed his character to bounce back after last week’s performance.

Matheus Nunes-5/10: Had a good game, then gave away the penalty that saw Brighton equalise for handball. Unfortunately for Nunes, his errors always seem to concede goals and turn games.

Abdukodir Khusanov-7.5/10: A good performance from Khusanov. His pace and strength added a different attribute to Manchester City’s defence. Plenty to work with going forward for Pep Guardiola with the Uzbek international.

John Stones-5.5/10: It was Stones rash clearance/ball that set Brighton free for their winner. He did well until that moment.

Rayan Ait-Nouri-5.5/10: Like his team, Ait-Nouri was good for an hour. But in the games closing stages he ran out of legs. Yankuba Minteh gave him a torrid time, especially in the second half.

Rodri-8/10: Alongside James Trafford was easily Manchester City’s best player on the day. But he did wilt late on as his legs faded. Rodri’s fitness will come in time but his performance was very good.

Bernardo Silva-6.5/10: His workrate was superb before he was substituted. Wasn’t as good in possession but worked his socks off for his team.

Oscar Bobb-6.5/10: He could have been the match winner but his end product was just off. He made several dangerous runs which showcased his prodigious talent.

Tijjani Rejinders-6/10: Was good for an hour but faded out of the game as Brighton lifted.

Omar Marmoush-7/10: A good performance from Marmoush. His runs into the box caused Brighton issues and he set up Haaland’s goal. Unlucky not to set up another goal for Oscar Bobb in the second half.

Erling Haaland-6.5/10: Scored in his 100th Premier League performance. Could have scored more but his effort was there across the 90 minutes.

Substitutes

Jeremy Doku-5/10: Didn’t offer a lot after coming on.

Nico O’Reilly-5/10: Looked overwhelmed in midfield when he came on.

Ruben Dias-5/10: Came on for Khusanov and didn’t alter the game.

Rico Lewis-6/10: Showed fight but came on to late to have an impact.