The Citizens are looking for their first home win of the season, but it will be up to Graham Potter's side to deny them.

What is Man City and Brighton's form ahead of this match?

Manchester City is one of four unbeaten teams in the English Premier League, with two wins and one draw up to this point in the competition. The Citizens have the best attack in the English top-flight, as they have scored ten goals in three games.

Brighton has experienced a fair share of good moments this season, with one win, one draw and one loss in the EPL season so far. Their only win this season came on the road, as the Seagulls flew past Watford with a 3-0 score.

What is Man City and Brighton's position in the English Premier League?

Man City is currently the second best team in the Premier League, having won seven out of nine points. Pep Guardiola's men dropped two points in their first home game against Tottenham, which will see them pushing hard for their first win at the Etihad this season.

Brighton is currently ranked eighth in the English top-flight. Graham Potter's men have won four out of nine points, but their last match ended in a disappointing two-nil loss against Southampton.

Man City vs Brighton - Who's in and who's out?

Pep Guardiola will have to make do without three confirmed absences. Leroy Sané, Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus have been ruled out for this game, while John Stones will be assessed before the game to determine his availability.

Graham Potter will have four confirmed absences for this clash, three due to injury and one suspension. José Izquierdo, Ezequiel Schelotto and Yves Bissouma have been ruled out due to injury, while striker Florin Andone will miss this clash after picking up a straight red card against Southampton.

Man City vs Brighton - Head-to-head stats

  • Manchester City has a four-game winning streak against Brighton in all comps.

  • Brighton has only won one game against Man City in the 21st Century: a League Cup clash back in September 2008, and they did it from the penalty spot.

  • Manchester City crowned themselves as 2018-19 EPL champions with a 4-1 win against Brighton in the last game of the season.

  • Brighton's last win against Manchester City in 90 minutes took place on October 2, 1981. That game concluded with a 4-1 score for the Seagulls.

  • Manchester City has scored 12 goals in their last five meetings against Brighton (all comps). The Seagulls have only managed to find the back of the net twice during the same period.

Broadcast info: Man City vs Brighton

In the U.K.: BBC Radio Manchester.

In the U.S.: NBC Sports Gold, Sirius XM FC.

In Canada: DAZN.

In Australia: Optus Sport.

In France: RMC Sport 1, RMC Sport en direct, Canal+ Sport.

In Germany: Sky Sport 1 HD, Sky Go.

In Spain: DAZN Spain.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Manchester City 4 - 0 Brighton & Hove Albion

August 31, 2019 10:00amEtihad Stadium (Manchester)

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