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Enzo Maresca explains Manchester City call that backfired vs Brighton - 'Good idea'

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Enzo Maresca thought it was the right call for Manchester City to start with three physical midfielders against Brighton - even if the result did not go their way. Maresca unleashed a midfield trio that fans have been crying out for, only for Elliot Anderson,...S1
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Enzo Maresca explains Manchester City call that backfired vs Brighton - 'Good idea'

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4 outlets 5 reports Published Oct 31, 2026

What to know

Enzo Maresca thought it was the right call for Manchester City to start with three physical midfielders against Brighton - even if the result did not go their way. Maresca unleashed a midfield trio that fans have been crying out for, only for Elliot Anderson,...S1
Manchester City 0Brighton 1 (Yasin Ayari 11′)Manchester City have lost their second consecutive match in the Premier League as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Brighton. An early Yasin Ayari goal was...S2

Enzo Maresca explains Manchester City call that backfired vs Brighton - 'Good idea'

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