Cole Palmer's Sensational Scoring Spree: new records unlocked
Cole Palmer has demonstrated his ability to deliver under pressure. Converting crucial goals or contributing to his team's success in pivotal matches he has dazzled fans with an impressive scoring spree
Cole Palmer's recent performances have caused excitement across the football world, as the young talent continues his remarkable scoring spree. He brought himself to attention when he netted 22 goals and 11 assists in the English Premier League in the 2023/2024 season.
This season has been terrific scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists in 5 games. Today, he broke the Premier League record for the most first-half goals by a single player scoring 4 against Brighton in a fixture where not many people expected Chelsea to come out victorious.
This impressive form has showcased his exceptional talent and set him as a record-breaking player. Both fans and critics are starting to recognize Palmer's long-term potential. His smooth transition to top-level football has caught the attention of coaches and analysts, with many forecasting that he will become a key figure for his club and country.
Cole Palmer won the PFA Young player of the year award in PFA Awards.
Cole Palmer scoring 30 goals in a single Premier League season is an ambitious target, however, it seems unlikely yet not impossible. Palmer’s versatility as a winger and attacking midfielder adds depth to his game, but for him to hit 30 goals in a league campaign, his role would need to shift to a more central attacking one. His game may lean more towards providing assists and being a creative force rather than being a pure goal machine.
10 biggest football transfers from Premier League to La Liga
Discover the 10 biggest football transfers from the Premier League to Laliga, featuring players like Eden Hazard, and Phillipe Coutinho and legends like Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Laliga clubs regularly own some of the biggest names in the world of football. Many of their top stars have come from abroad, often moving from the Premier League to La Liga. However, some superstars were not so successful in Laliga after the transfers. Trent Alexander Arnold is more likely to be the next biggest football transfer from the Premier League to Laliga. Discover the 10 biggest football transfers from the Premier League to Laliga, featuring players like Eden Hazard, and Phillipe Coutinho and legends like Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo.
10 biggest football transfers from Premier League to La Liga:
Rank
Player
From
To
Transfer Fee
1
Phillipe Coutinho
Liverpool
FC Barcelona
€142 million
2
Eden Hazard
Chelsea
Real Madrid
€130 million
3
Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspurs
Real Madrid
€85 million
4
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United
Real Madrid
€80 million
5
Julian Alvarez
Manchester City
Atletico Madrid
€82 million
6
Luis Suarez
Liverpool
FC Barcelona
€75 million
7
Diego Costa
Chelsea
Atletico Madrid
€57 million
8
Raphinha
Leeds United
FC Barcelona
€67 million
9
Ferran Torres
Manchester City
FC Barcelona
€46 million
10
Conor Gallagher
Chelsea
Atletico Madrid
€35 million
10. Conor Gallagher | Chelsea to Atletico Madrid | €35 million:
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Conor Gallagher was one of the key players for Chelsea in his final season. He is a Chelsea academy player, despite being an academy graduate of Chelsea, the Blues sold him to the Laliga side Atletico Madrid for €35 million and became one of the players with the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga.
He has seemed a perfect fit for Diego Simeone’s managed side, though he has rotated with other midfielders. Gallagher scored an important Champions League goal against Real Madrid, during a round of 16 match in which Atletico was heartbreakingly beaten on penalties.
9. Ferran Torres | Manchester City to FC Barcelona | €46 million:
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FC Barcelona paid €46 million to Ferran Torres from Manchester City in 2022. But he was never able to prove his worth in FC Barcelona, he was one of the failed yet one the biggest transfers from the Premier League to Laliga.
The winger had never scored more than 10 goals in a single campaign for the La Liga giants. Torres played 145 games at Barcelona and has started almost exactly half (73), which shows the coaches he has played under have been aware that he cannot impact games.
8. Raphinha | Leeds United to FC Barcelona | €50 million:
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Raphinha was not a major signing for FC Barcelona, yet among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. In the first season, Raphinha scored 14 goals and contributed in 15 goals. However, in the 2024/25 season, Raphinha found his lost form under Hansi Flick as he scored 27 goals and delivered 20 assists. Now the Brazilian winger is one of the players who is getting Ballon d'Or shouts in 2025.
7. Diego Costa | Chelsea to Atletico Madrid | €57 million:
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Costa played for Atletico Madrid on a few different occasions. He had already left once before coming back in 2010 by the time he moved to Chelsea in 2014, and four years later, he was back, with Atletico Madrid paying €57 million for him.
Diego Costa was one of the players also among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. In his final season before leaving for the Premier League, Costa scored 36 goals, and in three seasons at Stamford Bridge, he scored 59 goals and 21 assists. The Spanish forward 81 games in four seasons after his return but scored just 19 goals in that time.
6. Luis Suarez | Liverpool to FC Barcelona | €75 million:
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Barcelona had seen enough from Suarez in just two and a half seasons at Liverpool to sign him for an initially reported fee of £75million. That he’d move onto bigger things was unsurprising after notching 31 goals and 13 assists in his final season in the Premier League.
Luis Suarez was one of the key players also among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. The Uruguayan forward scored 195 goals and assisted 113 in 283 games, in his second season at Barca, scoring a remarkable 40 La Liga goals, along with 18 assists. Across all competitions that season, Suarez scored 54 goals and assisted 24.
5. Julian Alvarez | Manchester City to Atletico Madrid | €80 million:
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One of the most recent players to the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga, Julian Alvarez moved to Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window of the 2024 season. He already has 23 goals and five assists this season, including eight direct goal contributions in the Champions League. So far, the move looks a positive one for Alvarez.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United to Real Madrid | €80 million:
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Cristiano Ronaldo was undoubtedly the best move from the Premier League to La Liga in history. He broke new ground with a transfer worth approximately £80million from Manchester United. The previous world-record transfer was Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid, which had stood for eight years.
Ronaldo was one of the most devastating forwards in the world for his entire spell at Real Madrid, scoring 450 goals and assisting 131 in 438 games. Ronaldo is the most successful and among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 while he was a Real Madrid player.
3. Gareth Bale | Tottenham Hotspurs to Real Madrid | €85 million:
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At the time of his transfer to Real Madrid for approximately £85million, Bale’s was a world-record move. Gareth Bale was among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga.
Bale would win five Champions Leagues with Real, as well as three La Liga titles, among many other honors. Throughout seven seasons, he scored 106 goals and assisted 67 times.
2. Eden Hazard | Chelsea to Real Madrid | €130 million:
Image Credit: Sky Sports
Eden Hazard was one of the failed transfers yet and second-placed in the list of the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. That he never played 20 La Liga games in a single season, showed how much Hazard struggled, and he retired at just 32 years of age, having played just 10 games in his final season. The Belgian failed to match that single-season total in 76 games across his entire Real Madrid career.
1. Phillipe Coutinho | Liverpool to FC Barcelona | €142 million:
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The biggest football transfer from the Premier League to La Liga, Barcelona spent an astonishing £142million to sign the midfielder from Liverpool. At Liverpool, he had become an iconic figure, having a direct hand in 97 goals in 201 games.
After 13 direct goal contributions in his first 18 La Liga games, Coutinho slowed with only seven contributions in the 32 games he played in the season. The Brazilian left for Aston Villa, after only 39 goal contributions in 106 games at Barcelona.
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Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the matchup between Leicester City and Manchester United at King Power Stadium in Leicester.
Leicester City will be at home, but that will not be enough to keep them confident. They have already fallen prey to Manchester United three times this season across all competitions. The Foxes are in the relegation zone as they have only been able to win four games in 28 league matches this season.
On the other hand, Manchester United will be confident enough as they are coming in after a dominating win in their UEFA Europa League fixture over Real Sociedad. Their first-half performance was not very good, but they came well-prepared in the second half and ran riot over their opponents. The Red Devils are in the 14th spot having won nine games in the same number of matches. The Red Devils will look forward to carrying their momentum going ahead.
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Leicester creates a history, the Foxes become the first team to lose seven consecutive games without scoring a single goal. And this is the biggest away win for the Red Devils under Ruben Amorim.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:55 PM
90+8' | Corner for Leicester
Mar 16, 2025, 8:53 PM
90+5' | Chance for the Foxes
Winks tries his luck with a long shot form the outside of the box, but Onana comfortably saves the shot.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:51 PM
90+1' | Change for Leicester
IN: Jordan Ayew
OUT: Bilal El Khannouss
Mar 16, 2025, 8:50 PM
End of the 90 minutes | Extra 8 minutes added
Mar 16, 2025, 8:49 PM
90' | GOALLL! LEI 0-3 MUN
Elegance in Bruno's right boot, brilliant by the Portuguese midfielder. Dalot puts a pass just outside of the box for Bruno, and United's captain finds the back of the net. Bruno seals the deal for United.
Ndidi commits a foul on De Ligt, as the referee shows the yellow to Ndidi
Mar 16, 2025, 8:32 PM
76' | Brilliant defending by De Ligt
Mar 16, 2025, 8:32 PM
75' | United is constantly pushing in to thrice their lead
Mar 16, 2025, 8:30 PM
69' | Triple subs for United
IN: Casemiro, Zirkzee, Harry Amass
OUT: Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho
Mar 16, 2025, 8:26 PM
67' | GOALLL LEI 0-2 MUN
Alejandro Garnacho! Brilliant goal by the Argentine. Bruno passes a cheeky pass in the box for Garnacho and his left footed shot helps the Red Devils to double their lead.
Garnacho successfully finds the back of the net by a brilliant goal. However, the referees found that offside, so he disallowed the strike. Moreover, after the VAR check, he confirmed that the goal would not be counted.
LEI 0-1 MUN
Mar 16, 2025, 8:14 PM
56' | Chance for United
Eriksen tries his luck with a long shot from outside of the box, but the goalie comfortably saves the shot
Mar 16, 2025, 8:10 PM
53' | Poor clearance by Onana
Mar 16, 2025, 8:08 PM
51' | Forced substitution for United
IN: Toby Collyer
OUT: Ayden Heaven (Injured)
Mar 16, 2025, 8:07 PM
49' | Ayden Heaven gets down!
It is looking like Ayden Heaven picks up a serious injury, and the referee calls the doctors and a stretcher.
Elegance in his feet, what a strike by the Denish. Eriksen tries his luck with a brilliant curler from the edge of the box, but his luck does not support him, as his shot strikes the crossbar, unlucky Eriksen.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:23 PM
23' | Corner to United
Mar 16, 2025, 7:22 PM
21' | Free Kick to Leicester
Lindelof commits a foul on Daka, as the referee awards the free kick to Leicester.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:20 PM
19' | Chance for United
Garnacho tries his luck with a volley from outside of the box, but Leicester's goalie comfortably saves the shot.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:18 PM
18' | Corner to United!
Mar 16, 2025, 7:17 PM
16 '| Free Kick to Man United
Daka commits a foul Heaven, and the referee rewards a free kick to United.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:15 PM
15' | Throw in to Man United
Mar 16, 2025, 7:14 PM
13' | Brilliant defending By Cody
A threat was growing up in the Leicester box, but Cody declined the threat by clearing the ball.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:13 PM
11' | Chance for Man United
Manuel Ugarte tries his luck with a long shot from the outside of the box, but the shot was not so well-directed to find the back of the net.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:09 PM
9' | Throw in to Leicester
Mar 16, 2025, 7:07 PM
6' | Offside
Hojlund is in an offside position.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:06 PM
6' | Red Devils are pushing in for the opener!
Mar 16, 2025, 7:05 PM
3' | The Foxes are looking to keep hold on to ball
With Manchester keeping their defense tight, Leicester is holding on to the ball, finding the right time to attack
Andre Onana (GK), Victor Lindelof, Matthijs De Ligt, Noussir Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho, Manuel Ugarte, Ayden Heaven, Diego Dalot
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Carabao Cup, formerly known as the EFL Cup, is a 92-team knock-out tournamentorganised by the English Football League (EFL). Teams from Premier League, and three divisions of the English Football League compete in this tournament.
Although the prize value of the EFL Cup is not that significant compared to tournaments like FA Cup and other, EFL Cup has had it's reputation among football fans since 1961. Here are all the previous winners of the Carabao Cup since the beginning.
Who were the first-ever winners of the Carabao Cup?
Aston Villa were the first-ever champions of the Carabao Cup or the EFL Cup in 1961. They defeated Rotherham United by a 3-2 aggregate after a two-leged final after being down by 0-2 in the first leg. Alan O'Neill, Harry Burrows and Peter McParland were the scorers for Aston Villa.
For the first six seasons, the EFL Cup finals were played in two legs.
Who are the current winners of the Carabao Cup?
Newcastle United defeated defending champions Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium to win their maiden EFL Cup or Carabao Cup title. They defeated Liverpool by 2-1 to clinch their first-ever domestic title since 1955 FA Cup triumph.
Alexander Isak and Dan Burn scored the goals for them.
𝐂.𝐇.𝐀.𝐌.𝐏.𝐈.𝐎.𝐍.𝐒 🏆
Newcastle United lift a domestic title for the first time in 70 years!
They beat Liverpool FC to clinch the Carabao Cup 2024-25!
Which is the most successful team in Carabao Cup history?
Liverpool with their Carabao Cup trophy in 2022. Image | EFL
Liverpool with 10 EFL trophies, are the most successful team in Carabao Cup history. They won the trophy in 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1994-95, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2011-12, 2021-22, and 2023-24 seasons.
Most successful teams in Carabao Cup/ EFL Cup history
Team
Winners
Runners-up
Liverpool
9
4
Manchester City
8
1
Manchester United
6
4
Aston Villa
5
4
Chelsea
5
4
Nottingham Forest
4
2
Tottenham Hotspur
4
5
Most Carabao Cup wins as a player
Sergio Aguero with the 2018 Carabao Cup title. Image | The Guardian
Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho are the most successful players with three Carabao Cup titles in 2014, 2016, 2018-2021 with Manchester City.
All the past winners of the Carabao Cup/ EFL Cup since 1961
Arsenal vs Chelsea Highlights Premier League 2024-25 | The Gunners seal a slender victory in the North London Derby | FT ARS 1-0 CHE
Read the highlights of the Arsenal vs Chelsea match in Premier League 2024-25 at the Emirates Stadium, London as the Gunners sealed a narrow 1-0 victory at home.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the high-intense Arsenal vs ChelseaPremier League 2024-25 fixture set to be played at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Arsenal are currently placed second on the table, having earned 55 points in 28 matches. On the other hand, Chelsea are now standing in the fourth position with 49 points in 28 games.
Both teams are having a good season so far, but the result of this match will either benefit or put pressure on other teams competing in the top-four race. So sit back and enjoy the game as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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Mar 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
Midfield General
Martin Odegaard has the most assists of any @Arsenal player against Chelsea in the Premier League (5), overtaking Cesc Fabregas and Dennis Bergkamp! #ARSCHEpic.twitter.com/JhGSO6QyHd
Mikel Merino's lone strike did enough for the Gunners to keep all three points at home in the North London Derby against Chelsea.
Arsenal dominated the game, but could not manage scoring more goals. On the contrary, Chelsea had very handful of chances and yet they failed to capitalize on those, and eventually has suffered a narrow defeat.
Mar 16, 2025, 3:24 PM
90'+5' | The full-time whistle is blown! | FT ARS 1-0 CHE
Mar 16, 2025, 3:20 PM
90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on
Mar 16, 2025, 3:19 PM
90' | Substitution for Arsenal
In: Kieran Tierney
Out: Martin Odegaard
Mar 16, 2025, 3:18 PM
85' | Substitutions for Chelsea
In: Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto
Out: Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana
Mar 16, 2025, 3:11 PM
82' | Substitution for Chelsea
In: Romeo Lavia
Out: Reece James
Mar 16, 2025, 3:07 PM
78' | Substitution for Arsenal
In: Ethan Nwaneri
Out: Gabriel Martinelli
Mar 16, 2025, 3:06 PM
76' | Substitutions for Chelsea
In: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George
Out: Jadon Sancho, Christopher Nkunku
Mar 16, 2025, 3:02 PM
73' | Rice's free-kick gets deflected
Rice's free-kick hits the wall and gets deflected.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:54 PM
65' | Yellow for Odegaard
Odegaard is shown the yellow for a tough foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:54 PM
64' | Easy collection for Sanchez
Odegaard failed to produce power through his shot from middle of the box as Sanchez collected the shot easily.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:50 PM
60' | Huge save from Sanchez!
Mikel Merino half-volleyed a strike from the left from Martinelli's corner, but Robert Sanchez makes a brilliant stop right at the goal-line!
Mar 16, 2025, 2:48 PM
59' | Fofana gets booked
Wesley Fofana is booked for a foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:45 PM
54' | Gabriel gets booked
Gabriel Magalhães receives a booking for a foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:44 PM
52' | Yellow for Neto
Pedro Neto gets booked for a foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:42 PM
Can the Blues gaffer pull something out of his cards?
Mar 16, 2025, 2:35 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 16, 2025, 2:34 PM
Half-time stats
Arsenal controlled the early stages but Chelsea have grown back into the match at Emirates Stadium ⏸️
45'+3' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT ARS 1-0 CHE
Mar 16, 2025, 2:17 PM
45'+2' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed
Mar 16, 2025, 2:16 PM
43' | Over the bar for Enzo!
Following a second ball coming off the Arsenal box, Enzo Fernandez struck the ball from a distance but that sailed way over the bar.
Mar 16, 2025, 2:10 PM
37' | So close for Chelsea!
That was a huge error from Raya!
Cucurella anticipated a rebound ball following a strike from Pedro Neto, but the Chelsea left-back's left-footed half-volley was initially stopped by Raya but he slipped the ball and it went through his legs and soared just inches past the posts!
Mar 16, 2025, 2:05 PM
34' | Chance for Martinelli
Odegaard found Martinelli triggering from the right into the box, but the Brazilian winger's strike soared way over the crossbar!
Mar 16, 2025, 2:03 PM
30' | Yellow for Colwill
Levi Colwill gets the first yellow for Chelsea this evening for a nasty foul.
Mar 16, 2025, 1:57 PM
25' | Off target for Enzo!
On a quick counter attack, Enzo Fernandez sliced a powerful long-ranger from the right flank, but he missed it to the left.
Mar 16, 2025, 1:53 PM
20' | GOALLLL! Merino heads it in! | ARS 1-0 CHE
Arsenal and set-piece, you can't name a better love story!
Ødegaard's corner found Merino perfectly into the box, as his header swiftly found the left-top bin.
Arsenal are ahead!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:49 PM
18' | Trossard misses another chance
Trossard found another ball coming bounced off the crowd inside the box, but the shot missed the near post by inches!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:46 PM
13' | Another chance missed by Rice
Rice attempted another right-footed strike from a distance to the 18-yard-box, but the shot soared inches past the left post!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
12' | Madness in here!
Timber and Martinelli both attempted to find the net; but the first one was denied by Fofana, and the next flick was denied by Sanchez on a reflex save!
The follow-up strike by Declan Rice sailed over the crossbar!
Mar 16, 2025, 1:41 PM
9' | That was close for Arsenal!
Trossard was closing Chelsea keeper Sanchez inside the box, as Sanchez's clearance found Martinelli in the middle of the park. Martinelli attempted to enter the penalty area, but chose to unleash a strike instead, which was saved by Sanchez.
Mar 16, 2025, 1:38 PM
Atmosphere in the North London Derby
Mar 16, 2025, 1:36 PM
3' | Chance for Arsenal
Jurriën Timber delivered a grounded pass into the box, that found Trossard in the middle, but the forward failed to convert it through the right top bin.
Malo Gusto missed recent matches against Leicester and Copenhagen, while Reece James made his return from injury as a substitute in the latter game. Forwards Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu have all been sidelined since early February due to hamstring injuries and will not participate in this match. Additionally, Mykhaylo Mudryk is currently serving a provisional doping ban after testing positive for meldonium in December.
Mar 16, 2025, 11:09 AM
Team News | Arsenal
Bukayo Saka is making progress but is still not ready to return from his hamstring injury. Meanwhile, former Chelsea player Kai Havertz, along with Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu, will remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 AM
Earlier this season
On 10 November 2024, Arsenal and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 60th minute. However, Pedro Neto equalized for the Blues only ten minutes later.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:13 AM
Tonight's venue | Emirates Stadium
Mar 16, 2025, 8:12 AM
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Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Premier League football. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, scores, news, and free commentary of the Manchester City vs BrightonPremier League 2024-25 fixture set to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Manchester City, the defending champions, are having a difficult season and are currently battling to secure a spot in continental competitions for next season. The Cityzens are now standing in the fifth position, having earned 47 points in 28 matches. On the other hand, Brightonare just one point behind City, positioned seventh as of now with 46 points in 28 games.
Although City is struggling, this encounter against Brighton will be crucial for both teams before heading onto the international break. So sit back and enjoy the game as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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Mar 15, 2025, 5:09 PM
Full-time | Manchester City 2-2 Brighton
Despite taking the lead two times throughout the game, Brighton hold Manchester City in a 2-2 stalemate at home.
Erling Haaland drew the first blood from the spot, which was canceled out only ten minutes later, through a blistering free-kick by Pervis Estupinan. Right before the break, Omar Marmoush produced a lightning strike, which put City ahead at the break. However, Brighton equalized only three minutes into the second half, as Hinshelwood's strike forced Khusanov to fire it into his own net.
Following that, Brighton had a couple of chances, with Baleba missing a golden opportunity, but they fought well to snatch a point away from Etihad, intensifying the qualification race for the top four spots in the 2024-25 Premier League!
Mar 15, 2025, 5:01 PM
Premier League 2024-25 table after this game
The race to qualify for the top four spot has just intensified!
Position
Team
Matches Played
Wins
Draws
Losses
Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
Goal Difference
Points
1
Liverpool
29
21
7
1
69
27
+42
70
2
Arsenal
28
15
10
3
52
24
+28
55
3
Nottm Forest
29
16
6
7
49
35
+14
54
4
Chelsea
28
14
7
7
53
36
+17
49
5
Man City
29
14
6
9
55
40
+15
48
6
Newcastle
28
14
5
9
47
38
+9
47
7
Brighton
29
12
11
6
48
42
+6
47
8
Aston Villa
29
12
9
8
41
45
-4
45
9
Bournemouth
28
12
8
8
47
34
+13
44
10
Fulham
28
11
9
8
41
38
+3
42
11
Crystal Palace
28
10
9
9
36
33
+3
39
12
Brentford
28
11
5
12
48
44
+4
38
13
Tottenham
28
10
4
14
55
41
+14
34
14
Everton
29
7
13
9
32
36
-4
34
15
Man United
28
9
7
12
34
40
-6
34
16
West Ham
29
9
7
13
33
49
-16
34
17
Wolves
29
7
5
17
40
58
-18
26
18
Ipswich Town
29
3
8
18
28
62
-34
17
19
Leicester City
28
4
5
19
25
62
-37
17
20
Southampton
29
2
3
24
21
70
-49
9
Mar 15, 2025, 4:54 PM
90'+4' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT MCI 2-2 BHA
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | Verbruggen sees a yellow
Verbruggen is shown a yellow for delaying.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:51 PM
90' | Close for Bruyne!
De Bruyne kept his free-kick low to the ground, as the ball rolled past every player inside the box but missed the far post by inches!
Mar 15, 2025, 4:48 PM
87' | Substitution for Brighton
In: Matts Wieffer
Out: Carlos Baleba
Mar 15, 2025, 4:46 PM
86' | Substitution for City
In: Kevin De Bruyne
Out: Omar Marmoush
Mar 15, 2025, 4:45 PM
83' | Substitutions for Brighton
In: Simon Adingra, Brajan Gruda
Out: Karou Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh
Mar 15, 2025, 4:44 PM
82' | So close for Baleba!
This was definitely the best chance for Brighton in this game!
Mitoma powered a grounder from the left, which sailed past every other player inside the box but found Baleba right in the middle of the box.
However, the Brighton midfielder fired his strike inches over the crosspiece despite having only Ortega in front of him.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:42 PM
80' | Hinshelwood hits the side-netting!
On a fierce counter-attack, Brighton came up with a good build-up, but Hinshelwood's strike from inside the 18-yard-box on the left only found the side-netting.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:41 PM
80' | Nico hits the bar!
Nico Gonzalez attempted a free header from inside the six-yard box, but he only rattled the near post!
Golden opportunity for the hosts!
Mar 15, 2025, 4:39 PM
79' | Chance for City
Doku beats Baleba on the edge of the corner line, but Doku's pass was quickly cleared away by the Seagulls' defence.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM
76' | Substitution for City
Silva was substituted in earlier, but seems like he has sustained an apparent injury and now he is making his way back to the bench.
In: Phil Foden
Out: Bernardo Silva
Mar 15, 2025, 4:37 PM
75' | Substitutions for Brighton
In: Yasin Ayari, Danny Welbeck
Out: Diego Gomez, Geoginio Rutter
Mar 15, 2025, 4:36 PM
70' | Collection from Verbruggen
Erling Haaland's header failed to generate the power he sought, as Verbruggen made an easy collection.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:32 PM
The gaffers
Can they pull off all three points for their respective sides?
Mar 15, 2025, 4:25 PM
63' | Brilliant chance, but offside
Gvardiol's mindblowing forward pass from way down the left flank found Marmpush running in front of the penalty area. The winger fired into the box, but his quick chip was stopped by Verbruggen.
However, Marmoush was already flagged for offside.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:24 PM
61' | Yellow for Doku
Jeremy Doku is shown the yellow for a foul.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM
60' | Chance for Brighton!
Diego Gomez unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box, but it sailed inches past the left post.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:23 PM
58' | Substitution for Man City
In: Bernardo Silva
Out: Savinho
Mar 15, 2025, 4:22 PM
54' | Chance for City
Ilay Gundogan's long-ranger from outside the box was well-blocked inside the opposition box.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:21 PM
51' | Chance for Brighton
Baleba found the ball at the edge of the box following a mispass from Savinho, but his right-footed strike soared past the left-post.
Minteh's dangerous cross was denied by Gvardiol at first, but the following corner was headed in by Webster into the six-yard box, and Hinshelwood's strike bounced off Khusanov and entered the goal!
Brighton equalizes for the second time this evening!
Unluckily, the goal will be counted as an own goal by Khusanov.
Mar 15, 2025, 4:16 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 15, 2025, 3:50 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT MCI 2-1 BHA
Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
45' | 4 minutes of added time announced
Mar 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
45' | Game resumes
Van Hecke seemed to be in discomfort, but he is now fine after receiving medical attention. The game has resumed.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:44 PM
43' | So close for Pedro!
An error from Ruben Dias led Joao Pedro to collect the ball in an open front of goal, but his left-footed grounder sailed just inches past the right post!
Very close for the Brighton marksman.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:41 PM
39' | GOALLL! WHAT WAS THAT, MARMOUSH? | MCI 2-1 BHA
Absolute brilliance from the Egyptian youngster!
Gundogan's swift square found Marmoush right in front of the 18-yard-box, and netted an absolute banger as his blistering right-footed strike rattled te back of the net, leaving no room for Verbruggen!
City leads yet again!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:39 PM
38' | Poor effort from Gundogan
Haaland chipped the ball swiftly in front of Gundogan, but the German midfielder's half-volleyed strike went past the far post.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:37 PM
35' | Chances for Brighton
Webster's header following a corner was denied by Haaland in front of the goal.
The following attack was carried out by Minteh, but his left-footed curler sailed past the far post.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:35 PM
Into the history books!
Erling Haaland makes more Premier League history 👏
His goal against Brighton gets him to 100 goals and assists faster than any other player! pic.twitter.com/8B9RnGlR9x
Savinho sprinted into the box from the right, but took second before taking a strike, but van Hecke executed a perfect tackle to deny the strike.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:30 PM
29' | Chance for City
Jeremy Doku made a sublime run on the left before delivering a cross into the box, but Haaland's first-time strike from the middle of the box went way over the crossbar!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:27 PM
26' | Baleba is shown a yellow
Baleba is shown Brighton's third yellow this evening for a foul.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:26 PM
24' | Save from Verbruggen
Verbruggen quickly stretched his right foot on the ground to deny a grounded strike by Savinho who struck it from close to the six-yard box.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:23 PM
21' | GOALLLLL! Estupinan slots it home with a screamer!!! | MCI 1-1 BHA
Oh my word!
What a free-kick from Estupinan!
From close to the 18-yard-box, Estupinan unleashed a powerful left-footed free-kick which rattled the left post and drifted back into City's net!
Game on!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:19 PM
18' | Mitoma gets booked
Karou Mitoma is booked for a foul on Savinho.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:17 PM
15' | Yellow for Savinho
Savinho received a booking as well for time wasting.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:14 PM
11' | Pedro is booked
Joao Pedro is shown a yellow.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:13 PM
Milestone alert!
Haaland registers his 100th goal contribution in his Premier League career!
The Norwegian Machine also scores his 21st goal this season!
94 Premier League matches, 100 goal involvements for Erling Haaland 👏@ManCity's superstar striker puts the home side ahead from the penalty spot#MCIBHApic.twitter.com/6KYsocbKV9
Haaland netted it through the bottom-right corner with a powerful grounder from the spot, leaving Verbuggen on the other end.
City leads!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:11 PM
10' | Penalty for City!
Haaland played the pass to Marmoush running upwards on the right, as he is taken down inside the box by Adam Webster, and referee Simon Hooper signalled for a penalty!
Mar 15, 2025, 3:10 PM
8' | Chance for City
Marmoush entered a penalty from the left before unleashing a strike, but Jan Paul van Hecke blocked it well.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:08 PM
6' | Is it a goal?
That was a brilliant link-up play from all the way down the middle, which was headed in by Mitoma while charging against Lewis. Although Ortega failed to catch the ball, it rolled inside.
However, the VAR review decides that it was a foul by Mitoma on Lewis, as the goal will not stand.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:04 PM
3' | Chance for Brighton
Mitoma beat Lewis on the right and lodged a low cross into the box, that was almost met by a triggering Joao Pedro inside the box; but the shot soared off target.
Mar 15, 2025, 3:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway at Etihad!
Mar 15, 2025, 2:28 PM
Heartwarming
Arrived and ready... but there's always time for a few high fives and signatures! 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/MtLFLMS7TS
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 15, 2025
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen (GK); Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Pervis Estupiñán, Carlos Quomah Baleba, Diego Gómez; Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma; João Pedro
On 9 November 2024, Brighton stunned Man City by winning 2-1 over them at the Falmer Stadium, Brighton.
Despite Erling Haaland scoring the first goal in the 23rd minute, two late goals from Brighton's Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley in the 78th and 83rd minute respectively, sealed a famous win for the Seagulls at home.
Mar 15, 2025, 10:56 AM
Tonight's venue | Etihad Stadium
Mar 15, 2025, 10:50 AM
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Mar 15, 2025, 10:49 AM
Match Details
Match: Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League 2024-25
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