{
  "id": 7427038,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T00:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/awoniyis-red-not-to-blame-for-brighton-defeat-lampard/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has dismissed claims that Taiwo Awoniyi's red card was the primary reason for his team's 5-0 loss to Brighton. The Sky Blues have now lost their opening four matches in the Premier League without scoring, a first in the club's history. Brighton took a commanding lead after the break, scoring twice before Coventry were reduced to 10 men following Awoniyi's straight red card for violent conduct. Lampard acknowledged the red card's impact but emphasized his team's failure to capitalize on their opportunities throughout the match as a significant factor in the defeat. Awoniyi now faces a three-match suspension, while Brighton's win moved them up to fourth in the table, leaving Coventry rooted 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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-14T23:30:04.000Z"
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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."
}