Manchester City drew 1-1 at the Amex on Wednesday night, a result that sealed Brighton’s place in the Europa League for next season.

“Exceptional game. Congratulations to Brighton for their deserved qualification to the Europa League,” Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports.

“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.”