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Here are our Premier League predictions for Brighton vs Manchester City. They are third with two games in hand and four points behind league leaders Arsenal. Having put their UEFA Champions League woes behind them to reach a second successive FA Cup final on Saturday, Manchester City turn their attention back to an enthralling Premier League title race.
| Fixture: | Brighton vs Manchester City |
| Kick Off: | 3:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, 4-25-2024 |
| Venue: | Amex Stadium, Brighton, England |
| League: | Premier League |
Brighton vs Manchester City Preview
This is a must-win contest for Manchester City, and they cannot afford to slip up at this stage of the season. Despite enjoying a stint in European competitions this season, Brighton’s league performance has faltered, marred by a series of injuries that have hampered Roberto De Zerbi’s squad. Since Haaland joined the club at the start of last season, City have won seven of the nine league games in which he hasn’t appeared (77.8%) compared to 43 of 61 in which he has (70.5%). The current scenario sees Brighton in a mid-table position, having secured only one victory in their recent five matches and trailing six points behind the qualifications for European competitions next season.
Asked how he feels going into the final few games of the season with so much on the line, Guardiola said: “Every game is adrenalin. Every game is important. But yes it’s decisive. Every mistake or every step back makes it more difficult. It is what it is. We have been here in the last years fortunately many times so that’s why we know what we are playing for.”
Team News
City, who will be without the injured Erling Haaland, face Brighton on Thursday, in what is one of their two games in hand on the Gunners. Doku has played just 273 minutes in City’s last five matches in all competitions. Solly March is ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, while Jack Hinshelwood misses out with an ankle issue. Meanwhile, Pervis Estupinan misses out with a calf injury, but Kaoru Mitoma is expected to return from his back injury next week.
Brighton vs Manchester City Tips
- Over 3.5 Cards
- Both teams to score
