Brighton’s first Premier League game ended in defeat as two late Man City goals earned the visitors a 2-0 win at the Amex on Saturday evening.
City dominated possession but were made to wait until the 70th minute for their opener as Sergio Aguero finished smartly after a mistake by Dale Stephens.
Lewis Dunk’s own goal five minutes later sealed victory for Pep Guardiola’s side, who also had a Gabriel Jesus goal ruled out for handball.
Burnley also stunned nine men Chelsea in a 3- 2 thriller at Stamford Bridge.
Captain Gary Cahill was shown a straight red card early on by Craig Pawson for a high tackle on Steven Defour before Sam Vokes put Burnley ahead (24) with a neat flick inside the area.
Stephen Ward doubled Burnley’s lead with a fierce strike from an angle (39), and Vokes netted again before the break (43) with a free header six yards out.
Substitute Alvaro Morata pulled one back for Chelsea on his debut (69), but Cesc Fabregas was shown a second yellow for a foul late on, having earlier been booked for a sarcastic clap towards Pawson.
David Luiz made it two in the 88th minute but it was too little too late for the reigning Premier League champions.
With Agency report