Nico Gonzalez hit the post as Pep Guardiola's side chased a late winner but Brighton, who have never won away against City, had spurned their own gilt-edged chance when Carlos Baleba shot over.

Manchester City drew 2-2 with Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as Pep Guardiola's side coughed up more points in their quest to secure Champions League qualification. WATCH – Full match replay Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush gave City the lead twice but Pervis Estupinan and an own goal from Abdukodir Khusanov grabbed Brighton a deserved draw,

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to Simon Hooper at full-time after the 2-2 draw with Brighton in the Premier League

Pep Guardiola says the battle to secure Champions League qualification could go down to the wire in the wake of City’s 2-2 Premier League draw at home to Brighton.

Oscar Bobb featured in an EDS fixture earlier this week in a major availability boost to the Manchester City first-team, Pep Guardiola has said.Bobb suffered a leg bone fracture in the days that

Guardiola has praised the rise of mid-table teams such as Brighton to challenge for top spots this season, and when asked on Friday if he considered Saturday's opponents as rivals, he said: "And Bournemouth, and Aston Villa, and Newcastle (United), and maybe Fulham. Fantastic teams.