Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan replied quickly with a breathtaking free-kick that struck the far post and then back of the net.

Later in the second half, Brighton drew level when Hinshelwood’s attempt was deflected by Khusanov behind Ortega, but Marmoush regained City’s lead with an emphatic strike off the post.

Guardiola has revealed what he said to referee Simon Hooper when they had a fierce confrontation after the game.