Another focus match was staged in the third round of the 2025/26 Premier League. The "Blue Moon" Manchester City, who played away, scored with Haaland in the first half, but was scored twice by the opponent in the second half and finally lost to the "Seagulls" Brighton 1-2.

Nine minutes into the match, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity. Malmush sent a through ball, and Haaland stepped forward to meet it and shot into the penalty area. Brighton goalkeeper Feb Brügen fell to the ground and grabbed the ball. In the 16th minute, Brighton defender Van Heyk brought down Haaland and Reinders in succession, and was subsequently shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 19th minute, Brighton seized possession and launched an attack. Kaori Mitoma received a through ball from Welbeck and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford and went wide. In the 25th minute, Ait Nouri sent a cross, and Haaland jumped up to head the ball, but it was blocked by Brighton goalkeeper Feb Brühen.

In the 29th minute, Manchester City's corner kick was cleared, and then Malmush volleyed the ball but kicked it high. In the 34th minute, Oscar Bob passed the ball, Malmush received it and broke through the defense to pass it. Then Haaland faced Brighton goalkeeper Feb Brügen and pushed the ball into the goal, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0.

In the 43rd minute, Brighton goalkeeper Feb Brühen made a mistake, Malmush intercepted the ball and organized an attack, Ait Nouri's pass was cleared, Rodri got the ball from the penalty area and fell to the ground to shoot, but his shot was blocked.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Brighton attacked with a free kick. Feltman tried to shoot but missed. In the 60th minute, Marmus made a cross from the penalty area and Oscar Bob fell to the ground and shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the 64th minute, Brighton took a free kick, and Dunk's shot hit Nunes' hand when he broke free from the defense. After the intervention of VAR, Brighton was awarded a penalty kick. In the 67th minute, Milner took the penalty kick and scored, helping Brighton to equalize the score at 1-1. Milner then paid tribute to the late Liverpool star Jota with his celebration.

In the 71st minute, Brighton continued to attack. Minter received the ball and broke into the penalty area and shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 83rd minute, Gruda received a pass from his teammate outside the penalty area and shot from a distance, but the ball was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.

In the 89th minute, Brighton started a pass-choke match. Gruda received a diagonal pass from Mitoma Kaoru and made his way into the penalty area, overcoming the defense and pushing the ball into the open goal, helping Brighton take the lead 2-1. In the second half stoppage time, Rodri sent a cross, and Reinders headed the ball wide.

In the end, Manchester City lost 1-2 to Brighton away.