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Ayari Goal Gives Brighton First Etihad Victory

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

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

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.

Source: Brighton & Hove Albion, 2026-10-31. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/media-article/mft-match-report-manchester-city-bha-pl-october-2026

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1. Where did Brighton claim their first victory?

   1. At City’s former home stadium
   2. At Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium
   3. At Brighton’s home stadium

2. When did Ayari score?

   1. After 11 minutes
   2. After 21 minutes
   3. Just after half-time

3. What happened when the teams met in a cup match earlier that week?

   1. City lost on penalties.
   2. The teams drew and shared league points.
   3. Brighton lost on penalties.

Your turn

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

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