Manchester City host Brighton for the second time in four days this afternoon, with Enzo Maresca’s side looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca’s men edged past the Seagulls on penalties in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, having twice come from behind to draw 2-2.
However, City will be looking for a response in the Premier League after their perfect start to the campaign came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend.
The result left the defending champions level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table, having won seven of their opening eight league matches.
Brighton, meanwhile, have enjoyed an impressive start under Fabian Hurzeler and head into the weekend sitting third, five points behind City.
The Seagulls have scored a league-high 23 goals this season, although they are without a win in their last three matches in all competitions.
Brighton will take encouragement from their recent record against City, having avoided defeat in their last four Premier League meetings.
101GreatGoals brings you all the team news ahead of the 3pm kick-off.
Manchester City team news
Manchester City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Bouaddi, Anderson, Fernandez, Ndiaye, Doku, Haaland
Manchester City Substitutes: Rulli, Guehi, Kovacic, Cherki, Reis, O’Reilly, Allan, Foden, Lewis
Brighton team news
Brighton: Verbuggen, Dunk, Gross, Chema, Kostoulas, Costinha, Boscagli, Gomez, Ayari, De Cupyer, Vuskovic
Brighton Substitutes: Steele, Hadjam, Wieffer, Svoboda, Hinshelwood, Yalcouye, O’Riley, Rutter, Minteh
The stats for Manchester City v Brighton
- Manchester City won 12 of their first 14 Premier League meetings with Brighton but are winless in their last four, drawing two and losing two.
- City have won their last 10 league matches played on Halloween.
- Manchester City have scored in each of their last 24 Premier League matches.
- Brighton have never won an away league match against Manchester City in 16 attempts, drawing four and losing 12.
- Brighton are the Premier League’s highest scorers this season with 23 goals, three more than City.
- Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in seven Premier League appearances against Brighton, including goals in each of his last four.
- Pascal Gross has created more chances than any other Premier League player this season (23) and is the joint-leading assist provider with four.
Where to watch Manchester City v Brighton
Manchester City versus Brighton kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, October 31, at the Etihad Stadium.
The match will not be broadcast live on television in the UK due to the Saturday 3pm blackout.
Highlights will be available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday evening.
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