Own Goal Levels It for Brighton at Etihad

In a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Brighton salvaged a dramatic point against Manchester City with a late own goal from Abduqodir Khusanov. The match, which finished 2-2, saw City initially take the lead through Erling Haaland's penalty early on, followed by a response from Brighton's Pervis Estupiñán.

Omar Marmoush put City back in front just before half-time, but Brighton's determination shone through in the second half. Following Khusanov’s unfortunate deflection into his own net in the 48th minute, the Seagulls gained momentum, bringing the game back to parity.

Both teams showed grit throughout, with each side collecting two yellow cards and notable performances from their attacking players. Manchester City dominated possession, holding 60% of the ball, while Brighton created a flurry of chances, finishing with 15 shots overall.

As the clock ticked down, both managers made several substitutions, trying to influence the final moments, but neither side could find the winner. A point each feels like a fair reflection of a match filled with intensity and drama, with both teams looking to push for European spots as the season progresses.