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Brighton bounce back to earn point as City slackers again fail to finish job

Premier League: Manchester City 2 Brighton 2

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (left) speaks to referee Simon Hooper after the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (left) speaks to referee Simon Hooper after the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Jamie Jackson

©Observer

Today at 03:30

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.

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