Brighton secure Europa League football with draw against Champions Manchester City

Phil Foden's strike was cancelled out by a Julio Enciso stunner in the first half.
Brighton secure Europa League football with draw against Champions Manchester City

Brighton's Julio Enciso celebrates after scoring against Manchester City. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Brighton applauded Manchester City onto the Amex pitch but after that they paid scant respect to the newly-crowned champions.

Needing one point to make absolutely sure of a place in the Uefa Europa League rather than the Europa Conference – although it was hardly in doubt - Roberto De Zerbi’s team were full value as they ended City’s run of 12 successive league victories.

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