Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.
Elsewhere on a busy night of action, Fulham beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in front of new Blues boss Liam Rosenior and managerless Manchester United travelled to lowly Burnley.
Erling Haaland scored his 150th City goal from the penalty spot to put Pep Guardiola’s team ahead at the Etihad but Kaoru Mitoma levelled in the second half.
Norway forward Haaland has reached 150 goals in all competitions in his 173rd appearance — 28 games faster than any other Premier League player.
Brighton scored a deserved equaliser in the 60th minute when Mitoma picked out the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
Haaland and his teammates squandered a succession of chances to draw their third game in a row.
The point leaves City on 43 points, five behind Arsenal, who can go eight clear with a home win against Liverpool on Thursday.
Villa are also on 43 points following a goalless stalemate at Crystal Palace.