Own Goal Costs Manchester City Victory Against Brighton

Manchester City continues to struggle for consistency in the Premier League, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. An own goal by Khusanov denied City all three points, leaving them frustrated in their pursuit of the league leaders.

The match started brightly for City, with Erling Haaland making history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, achieving the milestone in fewer than 100 matches. His early strike gave City the lead, but Brighton responded through Pervis Estupiñán, who equalized with a well-placed shot.

City regained the lead before halftime thanks to a goal from Marmoush, but their advantage was short-lived. Early in the second half, Khusanov inadvertently deflected a cross into his own net, leveling the score once again.

2024-25, England - Premier League

Manchester City - Brighton 2:2 (2:1)
Goals: Håland E., 11 (penalty) (1:0); Estupiñán, 21 (1:1); Marmoush, 39 (2:1); Khusanov, 48 (own goal) (2:2)

Manchester City: Ortega S.; Dias R.; Gvardiol; Lewis R.; Khusanov; Nico González; Gundogan; Sávio Moreira (Bernardo Silva, 58; Foden, 76); Marmoush (De Bruyne, 86); Håland E.; Doku J.
Bench: Carson; Vitor Reis; Kovacic M.; Grealish; Matheus Nunes; Mcatee
Yellow Cards: Sávio Moreira 15; Doku J. 61

Brighton: Verbruggen; Webster; van Hecke; Estupiñán; Baleba (Wieffer, 87); Hinshelwood; Mitoma (Adingra, 83); Gomez D. (Ayari, 75); Minteh (Gruda, 83); João Pedro; Rutter (Welbeck, 75)
Bench: Rushworth; Cashin; Slater J.
Yellow Cards: João Pedro 10; Mitoma 18; Baleba 26; Wieffer 89; Verbruggen 90