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Having won the reverse fixture in November, Brighton are seeking to complete a first ever league-double over Man City. This is partially because the Seagulls have never beaten the Sky Blues in Manchester in 14 attempts, losing each of the last ten such encounters.

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Considering these two kick off just two places and one point apart in the Premier League, this is a huge game in the fight for Champions League qualification. Last weekend, Manchester City's hopes of a top five finish suffered yet another set back, this time beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, the afternoon's only goal coming seven minutes from time.

This means the Sky Blues have now lost three of their last five in the Premier League while, across all competitions, that's now 15 loses in 30 outings for Pep Guardiola's side. For context, the Citizens' previous 15 defeats had been spread across 169 fixtures! Man City do currently occupy the final Champions League spot, but need to start winning matches, and soon, if they are to remain there.

That's because, a first-ever Brighton victory over the Sky Blues in Manchester would catapult them above their hosts and into that all-important fifth spot. Fabian Hürzeler's team travel north seeking a fifth successive Premier League victory, most-recently fighting back from a goal down to beat Fulham a week ago. Jan Paul van Hecke headed home his first goal for the club on the cusp of half time, before João Pedro converted a 98th minute spot-kick, sparking wild scenes of celebration.

Prior to this, the Seagulls had enjoyed wins over Chelsea, Bournemouth and Southampton, also reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals by dumping out Newcastle after extra time on Tyneside. Thus. in short, Brighton are the form team in the country right now, so can the Seagulls become the latest team to inflict misery on Man City, just as they did in Sussex back in November?

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City Team News

Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Aké, Rodri and Oscar Bobb remain sidelined, leaving Pep Guardiola with limited defensive options, albeit Rico Lewis could return in place of Matheus Nunes at right-back.

Further forward, he has a plethora of choices, choosing to leave Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush in reserve at the City Ground, so will any of that trio return?

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-3-3): Ederson; Nunes, Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Nico, Silva, Savinho, Marmoush, Doku; Håland.

Manchester City Player to Watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Erling Braut Håland has 28 goals to his name this season, bagging seven in his last nine Premier League appearances, scoring four in four previous appearances against Brighton.

Brighton & Hove Albion Team News

Brighton are without Jason Steele, Igor, Lewis Dunk, Tariq Lamptey, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Joël Veltman, James Milner and Matt O'Riley, certainly limited Fabian Hürzeler's options.

Nevertheless, given their ongoing winning streak, he's expected to name an unchanged team, with last weekend's match-winner João Pedro getting the nod over Danny Welbeck in attack.

Brighton & Hove Albion Player to Watch vs Manchester City

Georginio Rutter has eight goals to his name this season, six of which have come in away games, so will he be Brighton's away day hero again?

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction

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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League?

Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League takes place on Saturday 15 March 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).