Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title faces a potential setback as Erling Haaland’s fitness remains in doubt for Thursday’s match against Brighton. The Norwegian striker was withdrawn against Real Madrid and missed the FA Cup semi-final triumph over Chelsea due to fatigue. Haaland and Phil Foden sat out training on Tuesday, leaving Pep Guardiola with concerns. However, John Stones has returned to training. City’s bid to reclaim the league lead from Arsenal includes two challenging away fixtures, with Nottingham Forest following the Brighton match. Rotation is, therefore, possible, with Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, and Jeremy Doku potential entrants to the starting lineup.
Results for: Brighton
Betfred’s #PickYourPunt feature allows customers to create their own unique bets, and our experts have selected a 12/1 PickYourPunt for Manchester City’s match against Brighton. Here’s why we made those selections:
– Man City to win: They are the favorites for Premier League glory, and they should be too strong for Brighton.
– Jack Grealish to score: He has been in good form lately, and he is always a threat to score goals.
– Josko Gvardiol to be carded: He is a physical defender who is known for getting into tackles, and he is likely to be booked at some point.
The Premier League title race heats up as Manchester City faces Brighton with only six games remaining. Despite trailing Arsenal and Liverpool by a point, City has a game in hand that could prove decisive. Meanwhile, Brighton has endured a recent slump in form, making them underdogs in this encounter. Paddy Power offers new customers an enhanced odds bet of 40/1 on a City victory, providing a lucrative opportunity to capitalize on their title aspirations.