The midweek Premier League action comes to a close on Thursday evening as Manchester City travel to Brighton for an 8 pm BST meeting at the Amex Stadium.
The two sides go into the game with very differing ambitions heading into the final few weeks of the 2023/24 campaign.
Manchester City remain among the favourites to win the league title this term, while Brighton are in with an outside chance of securing some form of European football.
Brighton vs Manchester City
After securing a Europa League place in 2022/23, Brighton have failed to live up to expectations somewhat this term. The sales of Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and Robert Sanchez over the summer weakened the Seagulls’ best eleven and this has been reflected in their form.
Brighton have won just one of their last five Premier League outings even though they continue to play some impressive football. However, despite their struggles, they can still clinch some form of European football this season.
Premier League Europa League Race: Current Standings
- 6th - Newcastle United Pld 32 - Pts 50
- 7th - Manchester United Pld 32 - Pts 50
- 8th - West Ham Pld 34 - Pts 48
- 9th - Chelsea Pld 32 - Pts 47
- 10th - Brighton Pld 32 - Pts 44
As for Manchester City, back-to-back draws with fellow title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal dealt a blow to their hopes of securing yet another Premier League crown under Pep Guardiola. However, the Sky Blues have since picked up dominant wins over Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Luton. Said victories mean the Manchester outfit will reclaim their spot at the Premier League summit if they win their games in hand.
- 1st - Arsenal Pld 34 - Pts 77
- 2nd - Liverpool Pld 33 - Pts 74
- 3rd - Manchester City Pld 32 - Pts 73
Brighton vs Manchester City betting stats
Here are some key Brighton and Manchester City stats to keep in mind as you prepare to make your selections ahead of the game:
- Brighton have lost 11 of their 13 Premier League games against Manchester City (W1 D1). However, each of their four points earned against the the Sky Blues have come across their last three home games against Pep Guardiola’s side (W1 D1 L1).
- Manchester City are unbeaten in their past 29 matches in all competitions, their longest ever such run in club history (W23 D6).
- Since their debut season in 2017-18, Brighton have benefited from 17 own-goals in the Premier League, a figure bettered only by Tottenham (25) and Liverpool (18) in that time.
- Brighton have failed to score in all three of their midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Premier League games so far in 2024. Conversely, Manchester City have won 17 of their 19 midweek Premier League games over the last three seasons.
- Brighton have scored just four goals in their last seven Premier League games.
- Seven of Kevin De Bruyne’s nine Premier League goal involvements for Man City this season have come in his six away appearances (three goals and four assists).
Brighton vs Manchester City Top Tip
- Phil Foden has scored six goals in nine appearances vs Brighton. Against no club has the Englishman found the net on more occasions (level with Manchester United at six goals in 12 games).
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