In pursuit of reclaiming the top spot in the Premier League, defending champions Manchester City journey to the American Express Stadium to take on Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday evening.
This encounter marks the first meeting between the two teams since late October last year, when Manchester City held off a late surge from Brighton to secure a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
With uncertainties surrounding the future of head coach Roberto De Zerbi and persistent injury concerns, Brighton’s performance has dipped significantly since the beginning of the year. As a result, they now find themselves trailing in the race to secure European football for the upcoming season.
