Manchester City XI vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Manchester City travel to Brighton on Sunday, aiming to bounce back immediately from a chastening 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham.

Pep Guardiola’s side cannot afford to lose more ground, with title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal meeting later in the day. City will be looking for a disciplined performance on the south coast, where they have a formidable away defensive record.

Manchester City XI vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City team news

Pep Guardiola has been handed a fitness boost with the news that left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri is available for selection. He has recovered from the knee problem that forced him off against Spurs.

However, the manager will still be without Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić, who are both ruled out through injury. Influential Rodri, who came from the bench last week, could start instead of Nicolás González.

Despite a high-profile error last weekend, James Trafford is expected to keep his place in goal. At the other end of the pitch, Erling Haaland is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance, having already scored more goals (87) than any other player in their first century of games in the competition.

Manchester City predicted Lineup

Manchester City predicted XI: Trafford; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Aït-Nouri; Rodri, Silva, Reijnders; Cherki, Haaland, Marmoush.

When is Brighton vs Manchester City?

The Premier League fixture takes place at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, 31st August 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm BST.

How to watch Brighton vs Manchester City?

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Coverage begins at 1pm BST.

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