Date: 9th November 2024
Kick-off Time: 15:00 UTC
Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton, United Kingdom
Introduction Manchester City travel to the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon attempting to win for a first time in three attempts under Pep Guardiola. Brighton & Hove Albion will be just as eager to get back to winning ways after defeat in their last two outings to Liverpool – first in the EFL Cup and then in the Premier League.
Brighton & Manchester City Match Preview
This is not the Manchester City that usually is one of the more consistent sides in the Premier League; they have lost three matches on the trot in all competitions. A week ago, they sensationally went down 4-1 to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, a defeat that ended their undefeated streak of 26 matches across all competitions. It came on the back of domestic defeats at Bournemouth in the Premier League and Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup.
City manager Pep Guardiola insists his team remains up for the challenge. Now with a chance to vault back to the top of the Premier League, they’ll look to leave their recent struggles behind and head into the international break on a good note.
Brighton’s Recent Form
Brighton are also on a streak of fighting it out, where they have been on the receiving end of two successive losses against Liverpool: a hard-fought 3-2 EFL Cup game and the one in the league. Their spirited performance saw Ferdi Kadioglu score his first goal for the club, only for Liverpool to turn the game around with two quick goals in the second half.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler called for his players to deliver all of what they have got to collect points from the big teams. The Seagulls are lying eighth in the Premier League, only three points adrift of third, despite letting ten points slip from winning positions this season.
Recent Head-to-Head Results Manchester City has a good record against Brighton in the Premier League, beating them 12 times in the last 14 games with only one loss and one draw. In the most recent meeting between the teams at the Amex Stadium, City ran out as 4-0 winners.
Team News
Brighton Team News
Brighton have a number of players out injured. Solly March (ACL), James Milner, and Adam Webster (thigh) should all be back following the international break. Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley may make the squad having recovered from ankle injuries. Carlos Baleba, who missed the last game with a problem with his knee, should be available to play. Club captain Lewis Dunk (calf) and Yankuba Minteh (muscle) are doubtful and will be assessed.
Danny Welbeck, who has scored six goals this season, would probably lead Brighton’s attack alongside Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma.
Brighton Probable Starting XI
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Kadioglu, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Mitoma; Rutter, Welbeck
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City are also contending with a few injury woes: Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg fracture); while Kevin De Bruyne, who recently returned from a nine-game injury layoff, is expected to start once more from the bench as he seeks to rebuild his fitness. Guardiola may choose between Kyle Walker and Rico Lewis at right-back, with Nathan Ake likely to replace Jahmai Simpson-Pusey in central defence.
Erling Haaland has scored just once in the last five league games but should continue to lead the line, supported by Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku.
Probable Manchester City Starting XI
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Both sides have had their shares of defensive problems lately, so this could be an open and high-scoring affair. Brighton have leaked more goals against Manchester City than against any other Premier League side. On the other hand, Manchester City have managed to keep only five clean sheets in 17 matches across all competitions this season. This fragility at the back promises an intense and goal-heavy game.
Predicted Score:
Brighton & Hove Albion 3-3 Manchester City
Prediction Summary: Both teams are expected to find the net, with Brighton capable of capitalizing on City’s defensive lapses. However, determination to forestall any more setbacks in form might just make this an even game.
What time does Brighton vs Manchester City kick off?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UTC on November 9, 2024.
Where can I watch Brighton vs Manchester City?
The action will go live on every major streaming platform and every local sports network.
Brighton vs Manchester City Odds
Manchester City still remain marginal favourites, but Brighton’s outstanding home form this campaign should make this a tough outing for the visitors.
