BrightonCity lost at Nottingham Forest last weekend to throw more doubt over whether or not they will finish in the Champions League qualification spots, and they twice coughed up a lead against Brighton to draw this weekend.

Manchester City lost more ground in the race for a top four finish in the Premier League after their 2-2 draw against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.The problems for Pep Guardiola continue to mount

Manchester City played out a 2-all draw with Brighton yesterday at the Etihad. Goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush were cancelled out by a Pervis Estupiñan free kick and an own goal by Abdukodir Khusanov.

Pep Guardiola acknowledged the challenges ahead for Manchester City after their frustrating draw against Brighton, admitting that securing Champions League qualification ‘will be difficult’. City dropped crucial points in their top-four battle,

While Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are in the unlikeliest of positions having to battle desperately for a Champions League berth next season, the manager did not mince his words in describing the enormity of the challenge.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he is pleased with his players' performance, despite surrendering the lead twice in their 2-2 draw with Brighton.

Nico Gonzalez hit the post as Pep Guardiola's side chased a late winner but Brighton, who have never won away against City, had spurned their own gilt-edged chance when Carlos Baleba shot over.

Jack Grealish has been a key source of frustration at Man City this season, and a fallout with Pep Guardiola now looks certain.

Pep Guardiola is still confident Manchester City will finish in the top four and qualify for next season’s Champions League despite another slip-up against Brighton. City had the chance to move back into the top four on Saturday afternoon at home to Brighton.

Ilkay Gundogan admitted that Manchester City's "confidence and belief" dropped after Abdukodir Khusanov's own goal gave Brighton a point on Saturday.