Pep Guardiola and star-studded Manchester City have a golden chance to put pressure on Premier League table-toppers Arsenal by getting back to winning ways on Saturday afternoon.
City were edged out in a toxic showdown with Liverpool at Anfield last weekend. However, three points on their return to the Etihad Stadium would move them to within a single point of the Gunners - who are in action against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium around 24 hours later.
Brighton head to the Etihad Stadium this weekend (3pm) having yet to taste victory under their newly-appointed manager Roberto De Zerbi. Here is what three high-profile pundits think will happen when City take on their south coast opponents with defeat against Liverpool fresh in the mind.
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Chris Sutton - BBC Sport
In his latest BBC Sport column, Sutton added: "Manchester City are too good not to bounce back from the defeat by Liverpool. They have got a bit of a point to prove after that performance.
"Brighton are still without a win in four games under Roberto De Zerbi. That is starting to become a concern.
"His players took the game to Liverpool when they went to Anfield and drew 3-3. They will probably try to do that against City, too, but things could get a bit messy for them."
Score prediction: Man City 5-1 Brighton
Mark Lawrenson - Paddy Power
When asked for his Paddy Power tips, Lawrenson continued: "Roberto De Zerbi hasn't won a game yet at Brighton, although they did get an outstanding result against Liverpool. Who wants to play Manchester City just after they've been beaten? Brighton are good defensively and they'll try and keep the ball, but it'll be a big win for City."
Score prediction: Man City 3-0 Brighton
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