In Matchweek 21 of the English Premier League, Manchester City drew 1–1 at home against Brighton. Defender Abduqodir Husanov delivered a steady and reliable performance throughout the match. Kursiv.uz reports. reports .
From the opening minutes, the hosts took the initiative: City kept possession and dictated the tempo. Brighton relied on quick counterattacks, trying to exploit open spaces. The Citizens’ pressure kept growing, with attacks built more often down the flanks through Doku and Silva, while Husanov positioned himself well and read passing lanes accurately.
Just before the break, Haaland converted a penalty to open the scoring. In the second half, Brighton increased their aggression: Mitoma drifted inside and struck a precise long-range shot to level the game. After that, the match opened up and the number of chances rose.
City boosted their attack with substitutes and created a string of dangerous moments. Haaland and Cherki came very close to scoring, but the visitors’ defense stayed composed and withstood the late pressure.
Husanov was consistent at the back: he came out on top in duels, covered for teammates, and avoided costly mistakes. The result marked Manchester City’s third consecutive league draw, with valuable points being dropped in the tight race for the top spot. Brighton once again proved to be an awkward opponent.
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