Having dented both Arsenal and Tottenham’s top four hopes, Brighton will be out to scupper Manchester City’s title ambitions as the pair meet in the Premier League this evening.
Leandro Trossard’s late winner at Tottenham on Saturday added to the Seagulls run of at least avoiding defeat away to five of the league’s top seven clubs this season - a tally they can add to at the Etihad this week.
City come into the game knowing they have no margin for error over Liverpool, who climbed to the top of the league following their 4-0 demolition of Manchester United on Tuesday.
The recent draw between the title rivals was followed by a thrilling 3-2 win for Jurgen Klopp’s team in the FA Cup semi-final, leaving Pep Guardiola with only the domestic title and Champions League to chase.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game...
Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester City vs Brighton is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today. Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host the match.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Brighton
TV channel: Tonight’s match will not be televised live on TV in the UK.
Live blog: You can nonetheless follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Manchester City vs Brighton team news
Man City: Ederson, Joao Cancelo, Stones, Laporte, Ake, Rodri, Gundogan, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Foden.
Subs: Dias, Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Grealish, Zinchenko, Steffen, Fernandinho, Palmer, Lavia.
Brighton: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Cucurella, Lamptey, Gross, Caicedo, March, Mac Allister, Mwepu, Welbeck.
Subs: Webster, Maupay, Lallana, Steele, McGill, Leonard, Offiah, Ferguson, Sarmiento
Manchester City vs Brighton prediction
The Seagulls’ fantastic pair of trips to north London saw them make a big impact on the race for fourth place but City are on a different level and should keep them quiet when it comes to the title fight.
A 2-0 City win.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Brighton have won only one league meeting between these two teams since 1989 - and none at all north of Sussex.
Manchester City wins: 17
Draws: 4
Brighton wins: 6
