Manchester City vs Brighton: Premier League Preview, Team News & Key Stats

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In the upcoming Premier League clash, Manchester City is set to face Brighton & Hove Albion. This match carries significant historical context and statistics that highlight the competitive dynamics between the two sides.

Manchester City vs Brighton: Premier League Preview

Manchester City boasts an impressive track record against Brighton at home. They are unbeaten in their last 15 league encounters at the Etihad, achieving 12 wins and 3 draws. This statistic underscores Brighton’s challenges when playing away in this fixture.

Recent Form

Brighton has shown resilience, going unbeaten in their last 3 league games against Man City, with 2 wins and 1 draw.
Despite this recent success, their overall record against City is still skewed, with only 1 win in 14 encounters (1W, 1D, 12L).

Scoring Records

Manchester City has an exemplary scoring record against Brighton. They have scored in all 17 of their Premier League matches against them, matching their best 100% scoring rate against any opponent.

On the other hand, Manchester City has recently drawn their last two Premier League fixtures. Historically, this has only happened twice in Pep Guardiola’s managerial career in April 2017 and December 2023.

Wednesday Matches

City has also been dominant in midweek matches, winning 31 of their last 33 Premier League games on Wednesdays, with just one draw and one loss. Their 22 consecutive home wins on Wednesdays is a Premier League record.

Defensive Concerns for Brighton

Brighton has struggled defensively in away matches, conceding two goals in each of their last three Premier League games. This is reminiscent of a prior stretch where they conceded two or more goals over five consecutive matches.

Key Player Performances

Erling Haaland has historically performed well against Brighton, scoring in his last four matches against them. However, City has not won any of those matches, with 2 losses and 1 draw.
Haaland is currently on a scoring drought, having not found the net in his last three league appearances.
For Brighton, Danny Welbeck has netted seven goals in his last 13 away appearances but has yet to score at the Etihad Stadium, despite making nine attempts.

Milestone Moments

If selected for the match, James Milner could make history as he aims to become one of the few outfield players to compete in the Premier League past the age of 40. Only four others have achieved this feat previously.

As the teams prepare for this highly anticipated matchup, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Brighton can finally overcome their away woes, or if Manchester City will continue their dominance in this storied rivalry.