When the final whistle blew at the Amex Stadium, the scoreline read Brighton 1-1 Man City. But the match itself had been anything but a draw. It was a tale of two halves, with each team dominating one.
In the first half, it was all Man City. Pep Guardiola's men controlled possession, created chances, and looked like they would run away with the game. But the Brighton defense held firm, and the Seagulls went into the break level.
But the second half was a different story. Brighton came out with renewed vigor, and they took the game to Man City. They pressed high, won the ball back in dangerous areas, and created a number of chances of their own.
On 68 minutes, Brighton finally got their reward. Neal Maupay pounced on a loose ball in the area and fired home to give the Seagulls the lead. The Amex erupted, and it looked like Brighton were going to pull off an upset.
But Man City didn't give up. They continued to press, and they were eventually rewarded with an equalizer. On 82 minutes, Riyad Mahrez cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
In the end, a draw was probably a fair result. Both teams had their moments, but neither could find a winning goal.
For Brighton, the draw was a creditable result against one of the best teams in the world. It showed that they are capable of competing with the big boys, and it will give them confidence for the rest of the season.
For Man City, the draw was a frustrating one. They will be disappointed not to have taken all three points, but they will still be confident of winning the Premier League title.
The match between Brighton and Man City was a fascinating one, and it showed that there is still plenty of life in the Premier League title race.