Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 12:48 AM

Fabian Hurzeler's substitutions led Brighton and Hove Albion to a stirring comeback victory over Manchester City, inflicting a second consecutive Premier League defeat on Pep Guardiola's side.

With Brighton trailing 1-0 after an hour, and City's rhythm becoming more ominous, Hurzeler deployed four substitutes to try to transform the match. A little over half an hour later, Freed From Desire blared out at the American Express Stadium, as Brighton's jubilant players and fans toasted one of their finest victories in recent years.

Brighton's two match-winners made for an unlikely pair. The first, James Milner, had not scored a Premier League goal since 2019. But when Brighton won a penalt...