By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Prompt News reports.
The result put a dent on Pep Guardiola’s side hopes of playing European football next season.Erling Haaland gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot after 11 minutes.
Brighton levelled 10 minutes later from a Pervis Estupian’s fine free kick.
The home team up the ante afterwards and went in front again six minutes before the break courtesy of Omar Marmoush’s fine strike.
Abdukodir Khusanov’s attempt to clear Adam Webster’s header from a corner soon after the interval drew the visitors level once again.
Manchester City remain in fifth position with 48 points from 29 matches.
Brighton on the other hand maintained seventh position with 47 points from same number of matches.
