Kaoru Mitoma set the stage for Brighton’s equalizer on their way to a 2-1 comeback win over defending English Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday. The Japan winger was instrumental in the 78th-minute goal from substitute Joao Pedro, who scored from close range after Mitoma recovered the ball and found Danny Welbeck directly in front for an attempt that was smothered by a defender. Pedro’s strike canceled out Manchester City’s 23rd-minute opener from Erling Haaland. The Brazilian forward also assisted the 83rd-minute winner from Matt O’Riley that condemned Pep Guardiola’s men t…