Premier League LIVE: Brighton vs Man City score & commentary
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Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi to BBC Sport, on finishing in the top six: "It's a fantastic goal, we achieved an incredible target for Brighton club, Brighton players and Brighton coaches. We are very, very happy.
"Man City is the best team in the world I think. For us it was a very tough game. We deserve the point. we deserve the Europa League."
On the futures of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo: "I don't know the future. I don't know the policy of these players.
"I think they deserve to play in another level.
"But we have to be ready to bring in more big player because we will play four competitions. The Europa League, the Premier League will be more tough and we have to be ready."
Erling Haaland’s assist was his 44th Premier League goal involvement in 2022-23 (36 goals, eight assists) – a joint record in a 38-game Premier League season, along with Thierry Henry in 2002-03 (24 goals, 20 assists).
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Brighton chairman Tony Bloom, speaking to Sky Sports: "The season started really well and then I got the phone call and Graham [Potter] left soon after.
"You never know in the early part of the season what may happen when you hire a new coach, fortunately we hired the perfect man, the players have taken to him so magnificently. His motivational skills, tactical skills and getting the best out of our players has been absolutely superb.
"We are getting prepared [for next season] - we have been working hard for the last few weeks on our squad and we will continue to do that over the next two or three months.
"I am exceptionally proud, we have come a long way."
Manchester City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Sport after being praised for their part in a very entertaining game: "Thank you so much, I think it is the biggest compliment for Brighton and ourselves. Both teams wanted to play with and without the ball. Both showed aggression, outstanding goals, especially Enciso.
"It was a good game, congratulations to Brighton for officially being in the Europa League. They deserved it 100% for the way they play.
"Today they [Manchester City players] showed why they are the champions. Only 48 hours before they drank all the alcohol in Manchester. We come here and we were relaxed. We were humble and run a lot. That is why we are the champions for many years, these players showed something special."
On the disallowed goal for shirt pulling: "If it is a fault, there is 25 faults to every defender when they make a long ball. If it is a fault, every time it is fault. Come on. It is ridiculous. The goal disallowed is ridiculous but it doesn't matter."
On John Stones and Phil Foden going off: "John Stones was tired, he's not injured but a little risk. Foden had a knock in the first half. For caution we made the change."
55% of the Premier League goals scored by teenagers this season (excluding own goals) have been by Brighton players (11 out of 20 such goals; scored by Julio Enciso, Evan Ferguson and Facundo Buonanotte)
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Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was very tough. We knew to play against Manchester City is always tough. We played very well, we deserved the point and we deserve to play in the Europa League."
On Julio Enciso's goal: "Incredible, Julio has big, big potential but I want him to play better, play for the team. I think he can do that if he stays with us. I think for sure he can improve."
On if he thought sixth would be possible when he arrived: "I didn't think about the target [when I first came here]. I wanted to work and to analyse the team and the players, to understand the new country and the new league. In February I started to think about the table, the final result and the goal.
"I am lucky because I found a group of players who arefantastic. I am normal, a good coach."
On Pep's compliment: "I became a coach for him because I loved his Barcelona. I studied him a lot. I don't want to copy no-one but I took [ideas] when I started to be a coach. Pep is number one."
Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to Sky Sports: "Exceptional game. Congratulations to Brighton for their deserved qualification to the Europa League.
"The game we played, 48 hours after we drank all the alcohol in Manchester, 48 hours later we behaved and we showed why we were the champions against that team.
"We showed what we have done with and without the ball. I didn't see one drop in our intensity and idea. They had chances, we had chances, we scored a goal, they scored a goal.
"Both teams want the ball, both teams want to press. The keepers are fundamental in this game. The quality they have, they are an exceptional team."
On Haaland's disallowed goal: "Watch it. Watch it, if it's a fault, every action for Erling is a fault."
On his yellow card: "I was complaining about the goal being disallowed.
On whether the game was a good test: "It was absolutely, this time Brighton, they destroy the other opponents they have been playing. They did it in certain moments, especially the last 10 or 15 minutes, we struggled but we did really well.
"We cannot drop momentum. I didn't see it, against Chelsea I didn't see it today. During the week we have to rest, recover mentally. It's been demanding for the past six months playing Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and chasing Arsenal. The training now is just relaxed.
"Phil [Foden] and John [Stones] feel comfortable. We have to be careful."
Manchester City
Manchester City midfielder (defender for tonight) Rodri, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was great to play in. Such a nice game against Brighton, they have been amazing.
"Football is becoming so, so tactical. You have to choose so good the pass. The difference is we have a beast up front and he can keep the ball. We had chances, they also had chances. It was a good result.
"It was a big, big test for us.We have to maintain the level. We are thankful to win the Premier League with three games to go but it is not easy to keep the level. You need to rest but at the same time you have to keep the energy."
Since the start of February, only Manchester City (24) and Liverpool (23) have earned more home points in the Premier League than Brighton (20).
Riley: Let's just appreciate as a Chelsea fan how Brighton have done this season! I'm sure Europa League will be entertaining next season
Joe: Brighton playing the Europa League theme music. They deserve to get used to it.
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Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele, speaking to Sky Sports: "What an achievement, what a club, what a group of guys. The togetherness, the culture and we are driven in by a top, top manager. Special times."
Stephen Warnock
Former England and Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
It will be fascinating to see where Mac Allister ends up, he is a fantastic footballer and one of those who has lit up the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola hugs Alexis Mac Allister and has a word in his ear before the Brighton midfielder heads off to celebrate with his team-mates and Brighton fans.
Wonder what he said?
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Brighton's Danny Welbeck, speaking to Sky Sports about securing Europa League football: "It means a lot. We have worked really hard this season. It has been difficult, we've had a transition with a new manager coming in and everyone has responded in a brilliant way. To get Europa League football is amazing.
"From top to bottom the club is outstanding. It has some amazing people in it. We want to improve every day as players and people. It is an amazing club for youngsters to come to, to get professional football and play in the first team.
"This club is on a rise and we can't wait for the Europa League next season."
Danny Gabbidon
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Brighton showed exactly why Pep Guardiola has so much respect for them. For long periods of this game Man City had to suffer. Some of the football from both teams was super. What a game of football, Brighton showed exactly what they are about.
The Brighton fans are in fine voice as they cheer their players following the conclusion of their final home game of the season.
Those supporters can now start dreaming of some very exciting European away days next term in the Europa League - just reward for their brilliant campaign.
All over, the second half wasn't able to live up to a brilliant first but a draw feels a fair result.
It is one that ends Manchester City's winning run at 12 games whilst confirming Brighton's place in the Europa League next season.
Sergio Gomez is a bit rusty after just coming on and hits a deep cross out of play.
Four minutes of injury time is shown on the fourth official's board just as Pervis Estupiñán threatens a Brighton break but his pass to Evan Ferguson is scuffed and Manchester City cut it out.
