BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: A General view as the teams line up prior to kick off during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton at American Express Community Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: A General view as the teams line up prior to kick off during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton at American Express Community Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: A General view as the teams line up prior to kick off during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton at American Express Community Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

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Brighton endured a tricky 4-1 defeat in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Brighton & Hove Albion suffered their first defeat in five Premier League matches yesterday as they were beaten by current champions Manchester City.

The Seagulls came in off the back of three successive defeats but failed to pick up any points thanks to goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden (2) and Riyad Mahrez.

Despite the loss, Graham Potter’s side remain fourth in the league prior to sixth place Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool this afternoon.

Brighton will be hoping to secure their first win since their 2-1 victory over Leicester City in September next weekend, however they face another tough test in Liverpool who currently sit three points ahead of the south coast club.

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