How Brighton drew 1-1 with Manchester City in Premier League to ...
Michael Dominski
May 24, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
Brighton have drawn 1-1 with champions Manchester City at the Amex Stadium, clinching a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and a berth in next season's Europa League.
Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Julio Enciso answered with a spectacular strike from well outside the box in the 38th minute.
Erling Haaland appeared to have given City the lead with just over 10 minutes left, but his goal was disallowed after VAR spotted a foul by the striker.
May 24, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
Gross: 'We've been climbing up the hill all season'Pascal Gross spoke about what his club have achieved this season after the match: "This feels amazing. We've been climbing up the hill all season. We knew we were strong but the Premier League is so competitive.
"We work so hard in training and the manager is amazing. He's very demanding but in a very positive way. He sees our potential, he's so passionate he wants to play the game with us."
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
Rodri: 'Football is becoming so, so tactical'Rodri spoke to Sky Sports after the match: "It was great to play in. Such a nice game against Brighton, they have been amazing.
"Football is becoming so, so tactical. You have to choose so good the pass. The difference is we have a beast up front and he can keep the ball. We had chances, they also had chances. It was a good result.
"It was a big, big test for us. We have to maintain the level. We are thankful to win the Premier League with three games to go but it is not easy to keep the level. You need to rest but at the same time you have to keep the energy."
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
Pep on injury risks for Foden, Stones
Pep Guardiola also spoke about the fitness of his players after the match: "Phil (Foden) had a knock in the first half, problems in the leg. The doctor told me it was dangerous and we didn't take a risk.
"John (Stones) felt tight, he didn’t have anything. We didn’t want to take a risk, so hopefully he can recover as soon as possible.
"I don't know why but as soon as we won the Premier League we had three, four, five players with niggles and we have to recover them. I had the feeling that against Brighton we needed a strong team or we would play 90 minutes in our box and I didn’t want that."
(All photos by Getty Images)
Sam Lee·
Manchester City Correspondent
May 24, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
Pep: 'Brighton are an exceptional team, they destroy opponents'
Pep Guardiola had praise for both sides after the draw: "It was an exceptional game. We showed why we're champions, against that team. We didn't drop our intensity or our ideas. We had chances and they had chances. Both teams wanted to press.
"Brighton have quality and they're an exceptional team. They destroy opponents with the way they play. We struggled but we did it really well and we didn't drop."
(All photos by Getty Images)
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
Steele: 'Special times' at BrightonJason Steele also spoke to Sky Sports on the pitch after the draw: "What an achievement, what a club, what a group of guys. The togetherness, the culture and we are driven in by a top, top manager. Special times."
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
Welbeck: 'To get Europa League football is amazing'Danny Welbeck spoke to Sky Sports on the pitch after the match about securing Europa League football: "It means a lot. We have worked really hard this season. It has been difficult, we've had a transition with a new manager coming in and everyone has responded in a brilliant way. To get Europa League football is amazing.
"From top to bottom the club is outstanding. It has some amazing people in it. We want to improve every day as players and people. It is an amazing club for youngsters to come to, to get professional football and play in the first team.
"This club is on a rise and we can't wait for the Europa League next season."
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
More history for Haaland
He may have been denied the winning goal, but Erling Haaland still managed to make yet another bit of history tonight.
With his assist on Foden's goal, Haaland now has 44 goal contributions this season (36 goals, 8 assists).
He matches Thierry Henry's record for the most goal contributions in a 38-game Premier League season, as Henry recorded 24 goals and 20 assists for Arsenal in the 2002-03 season.
City, of course, still have one more league match left to play...
(All photos by Getty Images)
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
Brighton end City's winning streakJust to further emphasise Brighton's accomplishment today, they have brought Manchester City's 12-game winning streak in Premier League matches to an end. They're the first team to take points off of City in over three months.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
Brighton are playing as well as any side right nowBrighton recorded 20 shots in this match, a remarkable tally against the Premier League champions.
That total stands as the third-most ever in a top-flight match against a side managed by Pep Guardiola, bettered only by:
Atletico Madrid: 22 shots vs Barcelona in March 2009Wolves: 21 shots vs Manchester City in December 2019
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
Celebrations at the Amex
As this is Brighton's final home match of their best ever season, the players and staff have stayed on the pitch to celebrate with their supporters, who haven't gone anywhere either.
Hugs all around, dancing near the touchlines, and Danny Welbeck spinning Julio Enciso around on his shoulders!
(All photos by Getty Images)
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
Roberto De Zerbi embraces Evan Ferguson.
Beckons his injured players onto the pitch.
Europa League secured in fitting fashion by holding the champions and potential treble winners.#BHAFC #BHAMCI pic.twitter.com/tDBgtS49sz
May 24, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
What a match!What an entertaining match we just witnessed, full of end-to-end action and chances for both sides and punctuated by Julio Enciso's incredible goal.
This match-up was so nearly the FA Cup final, were it not for Manchester United besting Brighton in a penalty shootout in the semi-final.
While a Manchester derby is sure to make for a great final next weekend, today's match demonstrated that Brighton are as entertaining as any side in the league.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
FT: Brighton 1-1 Manchester CityBrighton have clinched a place in next season's Europa League!
They threatened to win the match in the final 30 seconds, but a point is enough to ensure that they finish in sixth place.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
Van Hecke booked90+1' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Van Hecke is the latest player booked as he manhandles Haaland in midfield, determined to prevent the striker from turning away from him with the ball in midfield at all costs.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
Injury time90+1' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Four minutes are added on to the end of the match.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
Veltman booked89' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Veltman is booked for committing a professional foul on Palmer.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
Double change for City as Pep booked84' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Phillips and Gomez come on for Bernardo and Stones, who appears to have picked up an injury knock.
City are now out of substitution opportunities.
Guardiola is booked for making contact with the fourth official in his urgency to make subs. To his credit, he apologises to the fourth official.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
Chances for Brighton82' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Brighton has responded well to City's goal being ruled out. Mitoma has a great chance with a header from close range but can't keep his effort low enough.
Undav nearly breaks free on goal a minute later but the ball just runs away from him.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
Haaland goal disallowed80' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Haaland thought he had scored his 37th goal of the season, easily heading in a Palmer cross at the back post, but VAR has intervened.
Referee Simon Hooper is called to the monitor and quickly rules the goal out. Haaland has been penalised for tugging on Colwill's shirt, which allowed him to be all alone as Palmer's cross floated towards him.
Pep has not taken this decision well, remonstrating with the fourth official.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
Estupinan nearly scores stunner76' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Estupinan hits a powerful shot from distance that appears to be arrowing towards the top corner, but it flies just wide of the target. That would have equalled Enciso's stunning goal in terms of beauty.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
May 24, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
Double change for Brighton75' Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
Veltman and Undav come on for Buonanotte and Welbeck.
Brighton have one sub left.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
The American Express Community Stadium
Simon Hooper (referee)
Adrian Holmes (assistant)
Nicholas Hopton (assistant)
Graham Scott (fourth)
