Seagulls Fight Back Twice as City Drop Crucial Points in Premier League Clash
In a pulsating Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion showcased their resilience by twice coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Manchester City. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both sides delivering moments of brilliance and drama.
Brighton started brightly, asserting themselves early, but it was City who struck first against the run of play. Erling Haaland calmly converted a penalty to open the scoring, marking his 100th Premier League goal contribution in just 94 games—a record-breaking feat. However, the Seagulls responded in stunning fashion, with Pervis Estupinan curling a magnificent free-kick into the top corner to level the score.
City regained the lead shortly before halftime through a spectacular 20-yard strike from Marmoush, leaving Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele with no chance. Yet, the visitors refused to back down. Their persistence paid off when Jack Hinshelwood’s tame effort took a cruel deflection off City defender Abdukodir Khusanov, wrong-footing Ederson and trickling into the net.
The final stages saw both teams push for a winner. City’s Nico Gonzalez came agonizingly close, heading against the post, while Brighton’s Carlos Baleba squandered a golden opportunity, firing over from close range.
The draw leaves Manchester City in fifth place, one point behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while Brighton sit two places and one point further back. The result underscores Brighton’s growing reputation as a formidable opponent, while City will rue missed chances as they continue to chase the league leaders.
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