Man City and Brighton share spoils after cracking encounter
After forcing reigning champions Manchester City to a draw, Brighton clinch their place in the Europa League.

Following pregame praise from both managers for one another, Manchester City and Brighton played out a fun 1-1 draw.

As they attempted to secure Europa League qualification, the Seagulls welcomed the champions as the AmEx. The challenge didn’t deter the hosts, who won a crucial point following a fierce battle.
how it occurred.
Guardiola’s team played with vigor against the Seagulls, who needed at least a point from the game to ensure Europa League qualification, even though the game was merely a formality for the visitors since they had already been crowned champions.
It was a close game, but Manchester City scored the opening goal while Roberto de Zerbi’s team appeared to want it more as they fired shot after shot.
Erling Haaland was put through on goal by Riyad Mahrez following a powerful counterattacking move, but the Norwegian overcomplicated the situation instead of shooting. He decided to tee up Phil Foden, who shot with his weak foot into the goal with the angles closing in on him. .
The hosts were inspired by the goal, and they started attacking the City defense.
Due to a potential season-best stunner by youngster Julio Enciso, they scored the equalizer in the 38th minute.
Both teams made an effort to take the lead, but Brighton had the better chances. But a draw was still the final score. .
In the 80th minute, Haaland believed he had given the champions the lead, but VAR disallowed the goal because it was determined that he had fouled Levi Colwill first.
The winnings were split between the two teams, and Brighton firmly cemented their place in the second-tier competition in Europe.