Abdukodir Khusanov Named as Man of the Match in Manchester City vs Brighton in the Premier League

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In the 21st round of the English Premier League, Manchester City, featuring Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, played a home draw against Brighton.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring for the hosts with a penalty in the 11th minute, while Kaoru Mitoma equalized for the visitors. Notably, Haaland’s goal marked the 35,000th in Premier League history, and it was his 20th of the season, putting him at the top of the scoring chart.

Khusanov played the full 90 minutes for Manchester City and delivered an impressive performance in central defense. He combined speed, physical strength, and composure to effectively neutralize Brighton’s attacks, earning him the Man of the Match award.

This season, Khusanov has already featured in six Premier League games, consistently strengthening his team’s position in the championship.