Manchester City were forced to settle for a share of the Premier League spoils for a third successive game as they drew 1-1 with Brighton at the Etihad.
Match Highlights
On a night that saw young central defender Max Alleyne produce an accomplished senior debut, a much-changed City team took a 40th-minute lead through Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker converted a penalty to register what marked the 150th goal of his City career.
Despite City having chances to extend their advantage, the visitors hit back on the hour, equalizing with Kaoru Mitoma’s low drive. Pep Guardiola’s men strained every sinew to find a late winner, with Haaland being denied by a stupendous 80th-minute save from Bart Verbruggen. The match ended with both sides claiming a point.
Chelsea’s Struggles
In another match, Harry Wilson’s late winner secured Fulham a 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea, whose new boss, Liam Rosenior, watched from the stands at Craven Cottage. Chelsea suffered an early blow when Marc Cucurella was sent off after 22 minutes for a last-man foul on Wilson.
Chelsea were then offered a reprieve as Wilson had a first-half goal ruled out for offside against Raul Jimenez, who later made amends by heading in the opening goal in the 55th minute. Liam Delap levelled just 17 minutes later, reacting quickest to score his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, only for the in-form Wilson to drill an 81st-minute winner past Robert Sanchez.
Bournemouth’s Last-Gasp Winner
In another exciting match, Antoine Semenyo secured three points for AFC Bournemouth in style as his 95th-minute long-range strike gave the Cherries a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur. The Bournemouth forward, who is strongly linked with a move to Manchester City this month, lashed the ball through a crowd of bodies in the Spurs box to seal all three points.