City Look to Rebound Against Seagulls
The hosts are coming off a disappointing loss to Liverpool last week and will be eager to bounce back against a Brighton side that has been inconsistent throughout their season. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will have to make some tough decisions to get his team back on track. The Citizens have been struggling with injuries, particularly in the defense, which has been a major concern for Guardiola. Brighton, on the other hand, is coming off a win against West Ham and will be looking to build on that momentum. Their manager Graham Potter will be pleased with his team’s recent form, but he’ll know that Manchester City is a different story altogether. The key to Brighton’s success will lie in their ability to contain Manchester City’s attacking threat. The Seagulls have been vulnerable to big-game goals, and they’ll need to tighten up at the back if they want to cause an upset. In terms of individual players, Manchester City fans will be keeping a close eye on Kevin De Bruyne, who has been in exceptional form this season. Meanwhile, Brighton’s Neal Maupay will be looking to get off the mark against his former club. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 PM GMT at the Etihad Stadium. The match can be watched live on Sky Sports Premier League and Peacock in the US.