Man City’s Pep Guardiola loses 4 games in a row for the first time

Pep Guardiola is enduring the worst statistical run of his coaching career after Manchester City lost their fourth game in a row on Saturday.

Brighton came from behind to beat the English champions 2-1 in the Premier League, snapping City’s worst run since Guardiola took over in 2016.

City have not lost four games in a row in all competitions since 2006 – two years before Abu Dhabi took over the club.

Guardiola has never lost four games in a row in his illustrious managerial career. During his time at Bayern Munich, Guardiola’s team lost three games in a row after losing on penalties in the 2014/15 season.

Erling Haaland gave City the lead in the 23rd minute with his 12th goal of the season, but Brighton fought back as Joao Pedro equalized in the 78th minute and Matt O’Riley scored on his Premier League debut in the 83rd. prepared the winning goal in the minute.

Second-placed City remained two points behind Liverpool, who later hosted Aston Villa.

Guardiola’s team’s losing streak began at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup before a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth in the league on Tuesday and a 4-1 defeat at Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday, when City also led took over, but failed in the second half.

Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.