Manchester City, Brighton Draw 2-2 Amid Own Goal Drama

Manchester City and Brighton played to a 2-2 draw in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on March 15, 2025. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City with a penalty, but Brighton responded with goals from Pervis Estupinan and Omar Marmoush, who scored a long-range effort to put Brighton ahead. City equalized again through an own goal by Abdukodir Khusanov shortly after halftime. The match showcased a fiercely contested battle for European qualification, with both teams unable to secure a win despite numerous opportunities. This result leaves City in fifth place, just ahead of Brighton, who occupy seventh, while Newcastle benefits from the draw as they have a game in hand. The competition for European football remains intense with multiple teams vying for the top spots.