Manchester City, aiming to retain their Premier League crown, will face a challenging test against Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday. Having secured a spot in the FA Cup final on Saturday, City will now turn their attention back to the league campaign. They currently trail leaders Arsenal by four points and have a one-point deficit to Liverpool, but with two games in hand, they still have a chance to reclaim the top spot.
Brighton, on the other hand, have endured a difficult period, winning only one of their last six matches. However, they possess a talented squad and will be determined to make a statement against the champions.
Kick-off for the match at the Amex Stadium is scheduled for 8pm BST (British Summer Time). Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR will broadcast the game live in the United Kingdom.
Regarding injuries, Brighton will monitor the progress of Evan Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, James Miler, and Adam Webster. Kaoru Mitoma, Jack Hinshelwood, and Solly March are unlikely to play again this season, while Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupinan, and Julio Enciso remain sidelined.
For Manchester City, Erling Haaland remains out with a muscle complaint. Phil Foden also missed training on Tuesday, but he has been passed fit, along with John Stones.
Despite Brighton’s recent struggles, pundits believe Manchester City will be the favorites to win this match. However, the Seagulls have proven capable of causing upsets in the past and will be determined to make it difficult for the champions.
The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with Manchester City’s title aspirations hanging in the balance. The outcome could have a significant impact on the Premier League title race.
