Manchester City missed a vital chance to climb back into the top-four after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. Despite starting strong with a penalty converted by Erling Haaland, they struggled to maintain momentum. Brighton equalized through a goal from Pervis Estupinan, and after City took the lead again with Omar Marsmoush's strike, they conceded an own goal from Abdukodir Khusanov. This match reflects City's ongoing inconsistencies, raising concerns for manager Pep Guardiola as they remain outside the Champions League spots.
On an afternoon when City once again demonstrated their glaring inconsistencies, we have taken a look at the main talking points from the Etihad.
Although January recruit Omar Marsmoush might have restored City's advantage thanks to a thunderous 20-yard strike just before the break, City's brittle defence let them down again.
While Pep Guardiola's men might have got off to a dream start, the Sky Blues failed to find any real fluidity once again.
As for Brighton, more than deserving for their point in the blue half of Manchester, Saturday's guests have collected 13 points from their previous five Premier League showdowns.
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