Overview
- Erling Haaland converted a VAR-awarded penalty to reach 150 goals for Manchester City.
- Kaoru Mitoma equalized after the hour from Yasin Ayari’s assist to earn Brighton a point.
- The draw was City’s third in a row, leaving Arsenal able to go eight points clear if it beats Liverpool on Thursday.
- Pep Guardiola was without Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and John Stones, highlighting a stretched back line.
- City face cup ties next before a league return in the Manchester derby on January 17.