English Premier League: Erling Haaland Nets His 150th Goal In Man City's Frustrating 1-1 Draw Against Brighton At Hom

Manchester City’s title defence stuttered again as they registered a 3rd consecutive draw. Erling Haaland seemingly put City in control with his 150th club goal, converting a 41st-minute penalty. However, City failed to kill the game, and Kaoru Mitoma punished them in the 60th minute, driving a low shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Despite late pressure and a goalbound Haaland header cleared off the line, the Seagulls held firm. The stalemate leaves Pep Guardiola’s men five points adrift of league leaders Arsenal, who still have a game in hand. Watch some of the best pictures from the Etihad Stadium.

Updated on: 9 January 2026 10:40 am

Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders, left, and Manchester City's Erling Haaland react at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, third right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Brighton's Lewis Dunk during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League: Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, center, attempts a shot at goal and misses during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League: Brighton vs Manchester City Erling Haaland

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Brighton's Lewis Dunk during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City's Erling Haaland attempts a head at goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Brighton vs Manchester City

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, top, heads the ball past Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Manchester City vs Brighton

Brighton's head coach Fabian Huerzeler, right, gestures as Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, left, is tackled by Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Brighton vs Manchester City

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma, center, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester City vs Brighton

Brighton's Georginio Rutter, left, is challenged by Manchester City's Max Alleyne during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Brighton vs Manchester City

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP