![]() All rights reserved.39+ Money Bag Drawing Images. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. City's fans will be hoping he is saving a few more for the seismic couple of weeks ahead with an FA Cup final looming on June 3 before playing in the Champions League decider one week later. Haaland's goal rate has slowed considerably with only one in his last six games. VAR ruled he had clearly grabbed the shirt of Levi Colwill as the ball came across the goalmouth. Welbeck, who had already hit the goal frame with a free kick, was then denied by a tight offside call.īrighton had plenty of chances in the second half too but it looked as though Haaland had scored his 53rd goal of the season when he headed in Cole Palmer's cross. Picking up the ball in space about 25 metres from goal he sent a right-foot rocket beyond the diving Stefan Ortega and into the top corner of the goal. Kaoru Mitoma had an equaliser ruled out before Paraguayan teenager Enciso brought the crowd to its feet. The next time he went through, after being released by Riyad Mahrez's pass, he went around Steele and unselfishly picked out Foden whose shot found the bottom corner. The Norwegian looked poised to score when he went through one-on-one, but he was thwarted by Brighton keeper Jason Steele. Yet even with their eyes now focused on two of the biggest games in the club's history, City still packed a considerable punch with Haaland marauding forward. ![]() "The game we played, 48 hours after we drank all the alcohol in Manchester, 48 hours later we behaved and we showed why we were the champions against that team."īrighton matched City throughout an enjoyable contest and had 20 goal attempts to City's 13, with seven of them on target. Congratulations to Brighton for their deserved qualification to the Europa League," Guardiola said. He was furious as Haaland was denied his late goal, earning himself a yellow card for his verbal volley, but defeat would have been harsh on a Brighton side who have enjoyed the best campaign in the club's history. Brighton have 62, a total seventh-placed Aston Villa now cannot match.ĭespite having clinched another title and with the FA Cup and Champions League finals to come, City manager Pep Guardiola's hunger for victory was undiminished. It was the first time since February that City had dropped points and with one league game left at Brentford on Sunday they have 89 points, eight more than Arsenal. Special times," Brighton keeper Jason Steele said.ĭanny Welbeck had a goal ruled out before halftime for Brighton and Erling Haaland thought he had put City ahead late on but was penalised for shirt-pulling after a VAR check. The togetherness, the culture and we are driven in by a top, top manager. "What an achievement, what a club, what a group of guys. Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The win means Brighton have qualified for the Europa League next season, the club's first venture into Europe, and showed why with some vibrant football before Julio Enciso equalised for the hosts with a stunning long-range effort in the 38th minute. Treble-chasing City, who wrapped up a fifth title in six seasons at the weekend, lacked their usual intensity, but took the lead when Phil Foden slotted home in the 25th minute. ![]() ![]() You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserīrighton snap Manchester City's win streak, clinch Europa LeagueĬhampions Manchester City's 12-match winning streak in the Premier League came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw at sixth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday.
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