Everything you need to know as champions attempt to resume their winning ways
When the Premier League championship defense resumes on Saturday against Brighton, Manchester City must return to winning ways.
Pep Guardiola’s team has dropped two straight league games for the first time since December 2018, giving Arsenal, Tottenham, and Liverpool optimism in the championship chase.
Given everything they’ve accomplished under Guardiola, the champions must be given the chance to recover from their recent slump, but Brighton provides a challenge.
Seagulls manager Roberto De Zerbi has even been considered as a potential successor to Guardiola at City because he influenced the south coast.
Here is all the information you require.
Date, time of day, and location
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Man City will take on Brighton at 3 PM BST.
Manchester’s Etihad Stadium will serve as the venue.
Where can I watch Man City vs. Brighton?
Live stream and TV channel: Due to the 3 p.m. blackout placed on British football, the game will not be aired in the UK.
Highlights: However, when Match of the Day airs on BBC One on Saturday at 10.30 p.m., highlights will be shown.
Team news for Man City vs. Brighton
Having played for England over the international break, John Stones’ return to action is a huge boost for City. In center midfield, Mateo Kovacic or Matheus Nunes will team up with him, with Rodri playing the last
Along with Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish has also returned to full health.
For Brighton, Jakub Moder, Pervis Estupinan, and Julian Enciso are all absent.
Prediction for Man City vs. Brighton:
A club so excellent seldom loses three games in a row, despite City not being at their best and the absence of Rodri making things intriguing.
Man City will triumph 2-1.
History and outcomes of head-to-head (h2h) matches
Wins for Man City: 19
Draw: 5
Brighton triumphs, 6
Newest odds for Man City vs. Brighton:
Man City at 4/11 to win.
Draw: 4/1
Odds from Betfair for Brighton to win are 11/2 and are subject to change.
