Nicolas Jackson’s brace either side of Erling Haaland’s second-half header consigned us to our first Premier League loss of the season in our eighth outing.
However, we’ll remain top of the table over the weekend having already been to Champions League qualifiers in Manchester United, Liverpool and Villa in the opening games of the season.
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While Maresca was inevitably disappointed to lose, he told City Studios that City can learn from the game.
“For sure, we deserve something more from the game. We created enough chances to score more goals,” he began.
“Unfortunately we concede just one shot in the second half and they score. Hopefully we can learn from that and try to move on.
“In this kind of stadium, you always have to be ready. We concede the first goal from a mistake and then after that we control the game, especially the second half.
“We fought until the end and that was very good. The spirit was good, we can take something from that and we’ll move on.”
City v Brighton: £20 for adults and £1 for U18s
Tickets are now on sale for our Carabao Cup fourth round meeting with Brighton.
We host Fabian Hurzeler’s side at 19:30 (UK) on Wednesday 28 October.
Tickets for adults start from just £20, with all U18s only £1 – and you can also buy up to six tickets per person.
Taking place during half term school holidays too, it’s the perfect time to experience a night under the Etihad lights for all the family!
And there will be so much to do beforehand, with a Kids Fanzone just over the road at the City Football Academy ahead of kick-off.
Meanwhile, hospitality is available from just £100 with a range of packages on offer to suit your needs, whether a special occasion for a loved one or for something professional.
Book your place at the Seagulls encounter below.
