{
  "id": 7421422,
  "title": "Awoniyi’s red not to blame for Brighton defeat – Lampard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/awoniyis-red-not-to-blame-for-brighton-defeat-lampard",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/awoniyis-red-not-to-blame-for-brighton-defeat-lampard/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coventry City coach Frank Lampard has dismissed the notion that Taiwo Awoniyi's red card was the main reason behind his team's 5-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League match. According to Lampard, the Sky Blues' inability to capitalize on their opportunities was the primary factor in their latest loss, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. This was Coventry's second consecutive Premier League loss without scoring, following Crystal Palace's similar performance in the 2017/18 season. It is also the first time in the club's history that they have failed to register a goal or point from their first four league matches. Brighton, on the other hand, took control after halftime, scoring twice before Coventry was reduced to 10 men following Awoniyi's red card for violent conduct. Despite the setback, Brighton moved up to fourth place in the league table, while Coventry remained firmly at the bottom.",
  "summary": "Coventry City coach Frank Lampard says his side’s failure to take chances, not Taiwo Awoniyi’s red card, was to blame for their 5-0 defeat to Brighton. Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyis-red-not-to-blame-for-brighton-defeat-lampard/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Awoniyi’s red not to blame for Brighton defeat – Lampard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/awoniyis-red-not-to-blame-for-brighton-defeat-lampard",
        "published": "2026-09-15T00:02:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}