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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Will Unwin at the Etihad Stadium

Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma punishes Manchester City as title bid falters again

Kaoru Mitoma celebrates his goal
Kaoru Mitoma’s second-half equaliser cost Manchester City all three points. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola believes team spirit will help Manchester City get through a difficult period, but more than camaraderie alone will be required on this evidence. City endured a third consecutive draw to leave the leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand, five points ahead and currently without a title challenger.

An Erling Haaland penalty gave City a platform they were unable to build on, failing to convert a plethora of chances in the second half. City let Brighton come back into the match and deservedly depart with a point thanks to Kaoru Mitoma.

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