Lip-reader reveals what incensed Pep Guardiola really said to Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke after defender's clash with Erling Haaland in latest infuriating Man City defeat

Manchester City suffered their fourth straight loss across all competitions - the first time in Guardiola's coaching career - as they went down 2-1 against Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. After the loss, a frustrated Guardiola confronted Brighton's Van Hecke, who was involved in physical duels with City goal machine Erling Haaland throughout the game.

The Catalan coach later revealed what he told the defender while speaking to reporters as he said, "That he [Van Hecke] was strong with Erling and when Erling then stands up, you have to stand up, he cannot go to the grass. Stay strong, no? You pull him all the game then after the fight you stay there. But he played a really good game and congratulations to Brighton."

Now a lip-reader named Jeremy Freeman told the Daily Mail that he has reportedly figured out what exactly the Cityzens boss had spoken on the field, as he said, "Are you joking? Are you serious? You don't do that." He then continued, "You asked for…crying. Are you crying?"

The 53-year-old then further added, "Fair play for that…" A confused Van Hecke then in response asked, "Why?" Guardiola then said, "No come on baby... No... No, let's go clap. You played a good game. I still like to congratulate you."

The manager finally ended the conversation by saying, "Congratulations, anyway… Enjoy your night."

The reigning English champions, who are now trailing league leaders Liverpool by five points, will aim to get back to winning ways after the international break on November 23 as they take on Tottenham Hotspur.