Brighton and Hove Albion host title-chasing Manchester City in a rearranged Premier League clash at AMEX Stadium.
Victory could lift Brighton up to ninth if win by three or more goals, whilst Man City can go second if Liverpool lose on Wednesday evening.
Team News
Pervis Estupinan is ruled out for Brighton for the remainder of this season, after he suffered an ankle injury during their 1-1 draw at Burnley.
Adam Webster (muscle) and Julio Enciso (knock) could feature if pass fitness checks.
Tariq Lamptey (muscle), Evan Ferguson (ankle), James Milner (thigh), Jack Hinshelwood (foot), Kaoru Mitoma (back), Billy Gilmour and Solly March (both knee) remain absent.
Man City expect Phil Foden to be in contention despite having suffered a knock in their FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea.
Erling Haaland (unspecified) remains sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Brighton host Man City on Thursday 25 April at AMEX Stadium in a 8pm BST kick-off, live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Brighton are winless in their last five meetings against Man City (D1, L4).
- Man City have lost one of their last six visits to Brighton (W4, D1, L1).
- Both teams have scored in five of their last six league meetings.
- No non-English player has created more assists this season in the league than Brighton’s Pascal Gross (10).
- City have kept one clean sheet in five away matches in the league in 2024 (W4, D1).
Prediction
Currently facing the prospect of a mid-table finish amidst a tough injury crisis, Brighton will need to show more end product than they managed at Burnley despite their dominance in attack but this game will require clinical finishing and a more defensive approach.
Man City meanwhile weren’t exactly at their best against Chelsea but some robust defending and a late clinical winner proved key, but they will be more fresh here following their longer recovery time so I do expect them to return to their usual attacking dominance.
In fact, I do feel like this will be a case of keeping the goals down from a Brighton perspective because I don’t see them getting anything here due to their injury issues, but Man City’s defence is there to be beaten if can show more composure than Chelsea managed.
Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Manchester City
Result: Brighton 0-4 Manchester City
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