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Ayari Goal Gives Brighton First Etihad Victory

Brighton held on to an early lead to defeat Manchester City in the Premier League.

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Source: Brighton & Hove Albion, 2026-10-31.

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Read and understand · 1/3Where did Brighton claim their first victory?

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At Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. The opening paragraph identifies the Etihad Stadium.

Clue: Brighton & Hove Albion claimed their first victory at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium with a 1–0 Premier League win on October 31.

Read and understand · 2/3When did Ayari score?

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After 11 minutes. The second paragraph says he scored after 11 minutes.

Clue: Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari scored after 11 minutes. Brighton's club report said it was his third goal of the season.

Read and understand · 3/3What happened when the teams met in a cup match earlier that week?

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Brighton lost on penalties.. The final paragraph states that Brighton lost the cup match on penalties.

Clue: City pushed for an equaliser, but Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made key saves after half-time. Brighton had lost to City on penalties in a cup match earlier in the week.

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How did this league result differ from the earlier cup match?

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Brighton won the league match 1–0, but had lost to City on penalties in the earlier cup match.

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