Defending Champions Manchester City are having a difficult time for the first time in several years. After losing three games in a row in three different competitions, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are more than desperate to get back on the winning track when they visit the Falmer Stadium tomorrow to play against Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League.
After losing to AFC Bournemouth in their last league game, Manchester City have lost their top place to Liverpool and are now two points behind the All-Reds. Additionally, the Citizens were humiliated last on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League, where Sporting CP thrashed them with a 4-1 margin.
But City boss Pep Guardiola is confident to make a strong comeback. He said, “Of course, we are not used to playing three games in three different competitions. It’s football, it’s happened. We know the reason why we struggled, but we are looking forward to the Brighton game and after the international break.”
Stats & Facts
- Brighton have conceded 40 goals against Manchester City – the most against any opponent in the English Premier League.
- Manchester City have scored in each of their 16 games against Brighton and Hove Albion in this competition.
- Manchester City have lost their last Premier League game. They only lost consecutive league matches under Pep Guardiola three times before.
- Man City are currently on a three-match losing streak. They have never lost four games in a row under Pep Guardiola.
- Brighton only have won one of their 14 matches against Man City while losing 12.
- Brighton have not lost any of their five home matches in the league this season.
Team News
Solly March, James Milner, and Adam Webster are still unavailable for Brighton and Hove Albion. But they are expected to return after the international break. However, the Seagulls are ready to welcome Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley as they have returned from their respective injuries.
As for Manchester City, they are struggling with several injury cases as Guardiola stated that “There is no good news” regarding the injury issues. Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees for the Premier League champions, while Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Jack Grealish are out of the team due to their respective injuries.
Kevin de Bruyne had returned after missing nine matches through injuries, but the midfielder has picked up another fresh injury and will miss tomorrow’s game.
Possible Lineup for Brighton:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Kadioglu, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Mitoma; Rutter, Welbeck
Possible Lineup for Man City:
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Man City
Following three defeats in a row, there is no team more hunger than Manchester City now. But Pep Guardiola does not have plenty of option as a massive number of players are out of the squad due to injuries. Brighton, on the other hand, can be a good challenge for Man City at Falmer Stadium. So we are expecting a draw between the two sides after an intense game.
Betfair Odds
Brighton: 4.42
Draw: 4.23
Man City: 1.75
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