Manchester City left outside top four as Khusanov hands Brighton a draw

Abdukodir Khusanov scores an own goal for Brighton, watched by Erling Haaland, who had scored Manchester City’s first. Photograph: Neal Simpson/Getty Images/Allstar

This showdown of Champions League contenders ended with spoils shared so Manchester City, in fifth place, still lead Brighton, who are seventh, by a point. The draw is a rosy result for Newcastle, as they are sandwiched between them and have played a game fewer so have an opportunity to leapfrog City.

Match day 29 for City and Brighton fired the gun on the final 10 matches and with many teams in the chase for a shot at the European Cup, final-day excitement surely awaits.