Man City vs Brighton: Prediction, team news, how to watch and more

Leandro Trossard’s late winner at Tottenham on Saturday added to the Seagull’s run of at least avoiding defeat away to five of the league’s top seven clubs this season – a tally they can add to at the Etihad this week.

The city comes into the game knowing they have no margin for error over Liverpool, who climbed to the top of the league following their 4-0 demolition of Manchester United on Tuesday.

The recent draw between the title rivals was followed by a thrilling 3-2 win for Jurgen Klopp’s team in the FA Cup semi-final, leaving Pep Guardiola with only the domestic title and Champions League to chase.

Manchester City vs Brighton is scheduled for an 8 pm BST kick-off today. Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host the match.

TV channel: Tonight’s match will not be televised live on TV in the UK.

Live blog: You can nonetheless follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker may return for City having sat out the defeat to Liverpool, the Belgian having made the bench despite not actually being fit to play.

Ruben Dias has also been among the substitutes as he steps up his recovery from a hamstring injury and could be an option this Wednesday.

Gabriel Jesus is a doubt due to a knock while Cole Palmer (foot) is unavailable.

Steven Alzate may be fit after a bout of illness kept him on the sidelines at the weekend and Shane Duffy (thigh) is out.

The Seagulls’ fantastic pair of trips to north London saw them make a big impact on the race for fourth place but City is on a different level and should keep them quiet when it comes to the title fight.

A 2-0 City win.

Brighton has won only one league meeting between these two teams since 1989 – and none at all north of Sussex.

Manchester City wins: 17

Draws: 4

Brighton wins: 6