Omar Marmoush Gets 9/10 | Manchester City Players Rated After 2-2 Draw Against Brighton And Hove Albion
Manchester City’s 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League was a rollercoaster of missed opportunities and defensive lapses. The Blues surged ahead twice, only to let their lead slip, leaving them outside the top four as Chelsea prepare to face Arsenal. Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush provided the fireworks for City, but Pervis Estupinan’s stunning free-kick and more shaky defending ensured the points were split. Here’s how the City players rated in this rollercoaster clash.
Ortega had little chance with Estupinan’s beautifully struck free-kick, but he didn’t inspire confidence either. His presence in goal felt less commanding than usual, and he’ll want to regain that aura soon.
#2 Rico Lewis: 7/10
Thrown into the deep end early, Lewis handled Brighton’s pressure admirably. He stepped up to support the midfield when possible.
#3 Abdukodir Khusanov: 4/10
Unlucky to see the ball ricochet off him for Brighton’s second, but City’s backline was shaky all game. He’ll need to sharpen up to avoid being a weak link.
#4 Ruben Dias: 4/10
A rare off-day for the usually rock-solid Dias. He couldn’t stop either goal, with the second exposing City’s nonexistent marking. A performance to forget.
#5 Josko Gvardiol: 5/10
Another sloppy showing from Gvardiol, whose casual play invited Brighton’s opener. He was targeted relentlessly and struggled to cope.
#6 Nico Gonzalez: 5/10
A mixed bag—brilliant in setting up Haaland’s opener, but culpable for the equalizer. His fiery exchange with the ref while on a yellow was a risky move.
#7 Ilkay Gundogan: 5/10
Gundogan’s clever pass teed up Marmoush’s stunner, but he looked adrift in a midfield that once bent to City’s will. A shadow of his former self here.
#8 Omar Marmoush: 9/10
City’s standout star. Marmoush won the penalty, smashed in a screamer, and hunted chances relentlessly. A bright spark on a dim day.
Flashes of brilliance outside the box fizzled out with poor finishing and a silly yellow card. Promising, but frustrating.
#10 Jeremy Doku: 7/10
Doku buzzed with intent, troubling Brighton’s defense whenever he got the ball. A harsh diving call robbed him of credibility when he was genuinely fouled.
#11 Erling Haaland: 6/10
Ice-cool from the spot to open the scoring, but Brighton’s physical defenders gave him a torrid time otherwise. A quieter day for the goal machine.
Substitutes:
Bernardo Silva (on 58′): 6/10
Injected energy and looked dangerous before an odd decision to haul him off.
Phil Foden (on 76’): 6/10
Struggled to turn the tide in his brief cameo.
Kevin De Bruyne (on 86’): N/A
Barely enough time to touch the ball.
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