Brighton Look to Halt Manchester City in Crucial Premier League Encounter

Brighton's position in the Premier League table is concerning, as they currently sit 18th with just one point from their opening two matches.

The Seagulls have scored only once while conceding three goals, placing them in the relegation zone in these early stages.

Manchester City occupy 11th place with three points, having won one and lost one of their first two fixtures.

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The defending champions have netted four goals and conceded twice, leaving them eight points behind the early leaders. This match represents an opportunity for Brighton to climb out of the drop zone with a positive result, while City will be eager to bounce back from their defeat to Tottenham and close the gap on the teams above them.

Brighton are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of the match. Defender Adam Webster, forward Julio Enciso, and midfielder Solly March are all confirmed absentees through injury.

New signing Georginio Rutter is listed as doubtful and faces a late fitness test to determine his availability.

The Seagulls will be relying on the experience of captain Lewis Dunk and the attacking threat of Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck.

Manchester City have their own injury problems to contend with. Summer signing Rayan Cherki is sidelined, along with defender Josko Gvardiol, goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, exciting Brazilian winger Savinho, and midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

However, they still have plenty of firepower with Erling Haaland leading the line, supported by Jeremy Doku and Bernardo Silva. James Trafford is expected to continue in goal with Ederson not in the lineup.

The last encounter between these two sides took place on March 15, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, ending in a 2-2 draw.

Pervis Estupinan gave Brighton the lead in the 21st minute, but Manchester City responded with goals from Erling Haaland (penalty) and Omar Marmoush (39').

The match was notable for Brighton's resilience at the champions' home ground, with the Seagulls managing to secure a valuable point.