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  "id": 17489272,
  "title": "Fresh frustration for Maresca as Man City lose to Brighton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fresh-frustration-for-maresca-as-man-city-lose-to-brighton-17489272",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T22:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1567861/fresh-frustration-maresca-man-city-lose-brighton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca expressed frustration after his team suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Brighton in the Premier League. The goal came from Yasin Ayari in the 11th minute, following a mistake by City's Matheus Nunes. Despite pressing for an equalizer, City could not overcome Brighton's defensive efforts. This loss followed a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa just a week earlier, leaving City without a win in two matches. Maresca noted that the team created scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize, emphasizing their struggle to avoid conceding silly goals. Brighton's victory marked their first away win over City this season, and the Seagulls now trail City by just two points. Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, focused on their next match, aiming to avoid further setbacks. City's defeat means Arsenal could leapfrog them into the top spot if they win their upcoming game against Liverpool. However, City's position remains uncertain as they face scrutiny over potential points deductions due to financial rule violations.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was left with a familiar feeling of frustration following a 1-0 loss at home to Brighton on Saturday that condemned his side to a second straight defeat in the Premier League.",
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        "published": "2026-10-31T14:40:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/epl-brighton-stun-man-city-at-etihad-with-1-0-victory",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:28:51.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/man-city-rue-poor-finishing-in-home-loss-to-brighton",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:47:57.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/21-shots-no-goals-how-manchester-city-lost-to-brighton-at-etihad",
        "published": "2026-10-31T19:29:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Fresh frustration for Maresca as Man City lose to Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/fresh-frustration-for-maresca-as-man-city-lose-to-brighton",
        "published": "2026-10-31T21:21:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Brighton pick up first away league victory over Man City to go third",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/brighton-pick-up-first-away-league-victory-over-man-city-to-go-third",
        "published": "2026-10-31T22:30:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Manchester meltdown! City stunned by Brighton as United lose again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/manchester-meltdown-city-stunned-by-brighton-as-united-lose-again",
        "published": "2026-11-01T00:55:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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