At 23:00 on March 15th Beijing time, a key battle in the 29th round of the 2024 - 2025 Premier League season took place, with Manchester City hosting Brighton at home.
In the first half, Marmoush won a penalty, and Haaland scored from the spot. Estupiñán scored a direct free - kick to level the score.
In the second half, Hinshelwood's shot hit Khusainov, and the ball deflected into the net. Eventually, Manchester City drew 2 - 2 with Brighton at home. They failed to win for two consecutive games in the Premier League and still trailed fourth - placed Chelsea by 1 point despite playing one game more.
In the 7th minute, Hinshelwood crossed from the right. Kaoru Mitoma's attempt at the back post was saved by Ortega. Then Mitoma knocked the ball into the net, but the referee ruled Mitoma had fouled the goalkeeper first, and the goal was disallowed.
In the 10th minute, Manchester City intercepted the ball in the front court. Haaland passed to Marmoush, who was brought down by Webster in the penalty area. Manchester City got a penalty, and Haaland scored. Manchester City led 1 - 0.
In the 18th minute, Savinho broke through, and Mitoma was shown a yellow card for a foul.
In the 21st minute, Brighton got a free - kick in the front court. Estupiñán took the free - kick directly, and the ball hit the inside of the post and went into the net. Brighton equalized 1 - 1.
In the 24th minute, Manchester City made consecutive passes in the front court. Savinho's low shot from a small angle in the penalty area was blocked by goalkeeper Verbruggen.
In the 28th minute, Doku made a through - pass. Gundogan crossed from the left, and Haaland's right - footed shot went wide.
In the 32nd minute, Marmoush passed, and Savinho rushed into the penalty area. Under the tackle of Van Hecke, his shot went wide.
In the 35th minute, Minter dribbled past two players and then shot with his left foot, but the ball went wide.
In the 38th minute, Manchester City intercepted the ball. Haaland failed to control the ball well, and Gundogan's follow - up shot went wide.
In the 39th minute, Brighton's back - court pass was intercepted. Gundogan passed to Marmoush, who adjusted and shot from outside the penalty area. The ball hit the inside of the post and went into the net. Manchester City led 2 - 1.
In the 43rd minute, Gvardiol passed in the back court. Manchester City's defense made a mistake. João Pedro's low shot went past the post.
At the end of the first half, Manchester City led Brighton 2 - 1.
In the 49th minute, Brighton took a corner kick. Webster headed the ball to the edge of the small penalty area. Hinshelwood turned and shot. The ball hit Khusainov and bounced into the net. Brighton equalized 2 - 2.
In the 51st minute, Minter's pass was blocked. Baleba chest - controlled the ball and then shot wide.
In the 53rd minute, Diego Gómez crossed from the left. Minter failed to connect at the near post and missed a good chance to score.
In the 59th minute, Diego Gómez's shot from the edge of the penalty area went wide.
In the 61st minute, Doku broke through and fell under a tackle. The referee ruled it a dive and showed Doku a yellow card.
In the 63rd minute, Gvardiol passed. Marmoush dribbled past the goalkeeper, but his shot was saved by Verbruggen. The referee also ruled Marmoush offside.
In the 80th minute, Manchester City took a corner kick. Nico González's unmarked header hit the post and bounced out.
In the 83rd minute, Brighton counter - attacked. Baleba's shot from the penalty spot went wide with no one around.
In the 90th minute, De Bruyne's free - kick, a mix of pass and shot, went past the goal.
At the end of the whole game, Manchester City drew 2 - 2 with Brighton at home. They failed to win for two consecutive games in the Premier League and still trailed fourth - placed Chelsea by 1 point despite playing one game more.
Line - ups:
Manchester City (4 - 2 - 3 - 1): 18 - Ortega Moreno / 82 - Rico Lewis, 45 - Khusainov, 3 - Ruben Dias, 24 - Gvardiol / 14 - Nico González, 19 - Gundogan / 26 - Savinho (58', 20 - Bernardo Silva) (76', 47 - Foden), 7 - Marmoush (86', 17 - De Bruyne), 11 - Doku / 9 - Haaland
Brighton (4 - 2 - 3 - 1): 1 - Verbruggen / 4 - Webster, 9 - João Pedro, 14 - Lutter (75', 18 - Welbeck), 17 - Minter (83', 11 - Adingra) / 20 - Baleba (87', 27 - Wefer), 22 - Mitoma (83', 8 - Gruda) / 25 - Diego Gómez (75', 26 - Ayari), 29 - Van Hecke, 30 - Estupiñán / 41 - Hinshelwood