Manchester City v Brighton – Line-ups, stats and preview
Team news for Manchester City v Brighton
City have been without key midfielder Rodri for most of the season and he remains out while defenders John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake are all also still out.
Rico Lewis could come in at full-back or Guardiola could stick with midfielder Matheus Nunes.
“I love pressure. I put it on myself because I want the best for this club.” đź‘Š
Fabian spoke about loving the pressure, injury news and facing Pep Guardiola in his #MCIBHA press conference. 💬 @MonsterEnergy 📲
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 14, 2025
Brighton have full-back Tariq Lamptey back from a one-game ban and captain Lewis Dunk is close to a return from a rib injury.
Danny Welbeck could return in attack – the former Manchester United man has never scored a league goal against City.
Predicted line-ups for Manchester City v Brighton
Man City: Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Gundogan; Savinho, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland
Brighton: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
