Manchester City have a massive chance to win the league title this season. They are only four points behind the table topper Arsenal, with two games in hand. Tonight, the Citizens will visit to Amex Stadium to play against Brighton and Hove Albion.
A win would move Man City above Liverpool, as Liverpool lost last night against Everton FC. Therefore, the Guardiola boys will go on an all-out attack when they meet Brighton tonight.
“It will be really, really difficult because we have tough games tomorrow [Today] the first, then Nottingham Forest playing [to avoid] relegation, and Fulham away like Fulham at home have been amazing all season so it will be tough until the end,” Guardiola said in the press conference.
Stats & Facts
- Following two back-to-back draws, Manchester City have won their last three games in a row. Meanwhile, Brighton are winless in their last four league matches, including two defeats.
- Man City have won 11 of their 13 meetings with Brighton, while they lost one and the remaining one ended in a tie.
- Man City have scored in each of their 14 league games against the Seagulls.
- Midweek games have always been difficult for Brighton this year. The Seagulls have lost two matches and tied one in during midweeks. Moreover, they have failed to score in those three games and conceded 8!
- Manchester City, on the other hand, won 17 of their last 19 midweek matches in the Premier League.
Team News
Brighton have a long injury problems in their squad. They will be without Solly March, Kaoru Mitoma, Jack Hinshelwood, James Milner, Tariq Lamptey, Billy Gilmour, Evan Ferguson, and Pervis Estupinan due to their respective injury. However, defender Adam Webster is available for the selection, but Enciso is uncertain ahead of the match.
As for Man City, Pep Guardiola confirmed that Erling Haaland will miss the match. “Erling is not ready for tomorrow[today]. It’s not a big issue but he’s not available,” said Guardiola.
Phil Foden and John Stones were in doubt, but Guardiola said they have recovered and are ready to play.
Possible Lineup for Brighton:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Gross, Baleba; Adingra, Lallana, Pedro; Welbeck
Possible Lineup for Man City:
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Doku; Alvarez
Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Man City
Since Man City have a great opportunity to win the league this season, they will be desperate to secure all three points against Brighton tonight. The Citizens are in a good rhythm, and their previous records against Brighton are brilliant.
Although Brighton will have the home advantage, it will be difficult for the Seagulls to beat this flying Citizens at Amex Stadium.
Betfair Odds
Brighton: 8.22
Draw: 5.56
Man City: 1.38
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