Manchester City Held to Frustrating 1–1 Draw by Brighton
Manchester City were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in yesterday’s Premier League clash.
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated possession and controlled much of the game but failed to convert their superiority into a winning result.
City took the lead just before halftime when Erling Haaland calmly converted a penalty in the 41st minute, marking a significant milestone in his City career. However, Brighton responded strongly after the break.
The visitors found their equaliser through Kaoru Mitoma, whose composed finish early in the second half stunned the home crowd and shifted the momentum of the match.
Despite late pressure and several chances, City were unable to find a winning goal, extending their run of dropped points in the title race.
⚽ Match Summary
Man City 1-0 Brighton – Erling Haaland (Penalty)
Man City 1-1 Brighton – Kaoru Mitoma
🧠 Key Talking Points
City dominated possession but lacked clinical finishing
Haaland continues his strong scoring form
Brighton impressed with their discipline and counter-attacking play
Another draw raises concerns in City’s Premier League title push
📌 Full-Time Verdict
Manchester City will be disappointed not to claim all three points, while Brighton can take pride in a resilient away performance. The result leaves City with more work to do as the season progresses.
