Overview

• Brajan Gruda scored an 89th‑minute winner after James Milner’s penalty canceled Erling Haaland’s opener in Brighton’s 2-1 victory.
• Manchester City have three points from their first three Premier League matches following consecutive defeats.
• Making his first league start in 11 months after an ACL layoff, Rodri said, “I’m not Messi,” emphasizing the team’s problems are collective.
• Rodri lamented “kids’ mistakes” and said recent signings still need to adapt to Pep Guardiola’s demands.
• Guardiola criticized the final half hour, saying City “forgot to pass the ball,” with the international break now a chance to reset.