Match Preview – Manchester City vs BrightonManchester City return to Premier League action this weekend, with the champions hosting Brighton at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side saw their unbeaten record ended last week, but will be ready to bounce back after a rare and welcomed midweek break to recharge the batteries. Here is all you need to know about Saturday’s game. Form Manchester City: WWWDL City suffered a first defeat of the season at Liverpool last weekend, as Mohamed Salah’s goal brought an end to the Premier League’s final unbeaten record.
The defeat saw City fall four points behind leaders Arsenal and was a second successive game without a goal scored, following a 0-0 draw at Copenhagen in the Champions League. City – who were named Club of the Year at the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday – will be confident of a response at the fortress that is the Etihad. Guardiola’s side have won 12 consecutive games in all competitions on home soil, while their seven home fixtures this season have seen 31 goals scored. Next up: Brighton 👊 pic. twitter. com/Pta7ItF5H9 — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 19, 2022 The loss at Liverpool was the first Premier League game this season that Erling Haaland has failed to score or assist in.
Manchester City vs Brighton: How to watch on TV live stream, team news, lineups & predictionManchester City welcome Brighton to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side have failed to score in their previous two matches and lost their first league game of the season against Liverpool last weekend, though remain second in the table. Roberto De Zerbi lined up with the exact same XI which guided Graham Potter to three consecutive victories at the start of the season against Nottingham Forest in midweek.
However, Brighton suffered a recurrence of the finishing woes which dominated much of Potter's reign and are yet to taste victory under the Italian. Here's everything that you need to know about the upcoming meeting between this pairing. Where can you watch Man City vs Brighton Highlights? Man City vs Brighton H2H Results (Last Five Games)Man City: 4 WinsBrighton: 1 WinDraws: 0Current Form (Last Five Games)Man City: WWWDLBrighton: WDLLDMan City team newsGuardiola's vague assessment of John Stones' recovery from a hamstring problem gives the defender an outside chance of returning this weekend. Kalvin Phillips is still recovering from a shoulder injury but Kyle Walker is optimistic about overcoming a groin complaint to feature in the World Cup - though his involvement this Saturday is highly unlikely. Man City Starting 11 (4-3-3): Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Ake, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Foden, Haaland, Grealish.
Brighton might just face his brutish backlash. Brighton: WDLLD Roberto De Zerbi is still awaiting his first win as Brighton boss, with his winless run extended to four games following a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Familiar flaws remain despite a change in head coach and Brighton remain wasteful around goal. De Zerbi’s reign began with a thrilling 3-3 draw at Liverpool, but since then the Seagulls have failed to score in three games – despite firing 54 shots at goal. Roberto on #BHANFO. ⤵️ @AmexUK 🎥 pic.
Man City vs. Brighton: Time, TV channel, live stream, lineups How to watch Man City vs. Brighton ; UK, Sat, Aug 22, 15:00 BST, —, — ; USA, Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 ET, —, Peacock
com/qoWwPNJA96 — Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) October 18, 2022 Incredibly, Brighton have failed to score despite an xG of 4. 53 in their last three games. No side has failed to score in more games (72) than Brighton since the club’s promotion ahead of the 2017/18 season and De Zerbi’s side can ill-afford to be as wasteful at the Etihad this weekend. Last Meeting Manchester City 3-0 Brighton, April 20th 2022 Manchester City broke down a stubborn Brighton side to move back to the top of the Premier League in April. There was tension around the Etihad as the Seagulls frustrated their hosts during the opening exchanges, but City stepped up a gear in the second half to find a breakthrough.
Bench:Â Ortega, Bernardo, Laporte, Alvarez, Gomez, Palmer, Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand, Mahrez. Brighton team newsDe Zerbi is set to be without Kaoru Mitoma until November after the Japanese midfielder damaged his ankle in defeat to Brentford. Chelsea-loanee Levi Colwill is carrying a knock while Jakub Moder remains a long-term absentee. Brighton Starting 11 (3-4-2-1):Â Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Webster; March, Mac Allister, Caicedo, Trossard; Gross, Lallana; Welbeck. Bench:Â Steele, Lamptey, Sarmiento, Enciso, Undav, Gilmour, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Turns.
Match Preview – Manchester City vs Brighton Man City vs Brighton will not be broadcast on live television to a UK or Irish audience. USA: Peacock. What time is kick off? Saturday
View Man City Fixtures On TV In The UK - Live Football On TV What channel is the Man City game on? The Borussia Dortmund v Man City game will be shown live on BT Sport 2. Back