Manchester City lost 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, with late goals from substitutes Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley handing the champions their fourth successive defeat in all competitions.

The defeat marks the first time City coach Pep Guardiola has lost four in a row in his managerial career and keeps his side in second place in the standings with 23 points from 11 games. Brighton climbed to fourth place with 19 points.

City looked set to end their run after Erling Haaland scored in the 23rd minute when Mateo Kovacic played a long pass between Brighton’s two centre-backs and the Norway international booted in his own rebound.

Brighton improved after the break and Pedro drew the home side level in the 78th minute when City were unable to clear the ball and the Brazil international struck to beat Ederson.

O’Riley secured the well-deserved victory five minutes later when he latched onto Pedro’s through ball and fired home.