Manchester City return to Premier League action knowing the destiny of a potential fourth-successive title win lies in their hands.
Pep Guardiola's side travel to Brighton four points behind leaders Arsenal but with two games in hand on Mikel Arteta's men.
Roberto De Zerbi's side held City to a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium last season and the Seagulls came from 3-2 down to beat 10-man City after Joao Cancelo was sent off in May 2021. However, on both those occasions Guardiola's men had already been crowned champions.
The City boss lambasted the decision to schedule a laboured 1-0 FA Cup semifinal win over Chelsea three days after their Champions League penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid.
Following a more extended break, it remains to be seen whether Guardiola shuffles his pack or asks the same key players to go back to the well again in pursuit of glory.
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Brighton vs Man City lineups, starting 11, team news
Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi is still missing a host of key players for the final weeks of the campaign but he is boosted by the returns of Evan Ferguson, Tariq Lamptey and Julio Enciso.
Brighton predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey — Baleba, Gross — Adingra, Moder, Enciso — Ferguson.
Brighton subs (9): TBC
Erling Haaland missed the Wembley clash against Chelsea with a muscular injury and has not recovered in time. John Stones was substituted at halftime at the weekend and Phil Foden missed training on Tuesday but Guardiola confirmed both England international are available to feature.
Jeremy Doku is pushing for a start after impressive cameos from the bench against Madrid and Chelsea
Man City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol — Rodri, Kovacic — Doku, Foden, Grealish — Alvarez.
Man City subs (9): TBC
Brighton vs Man City live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC USA Network, Universo | Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports app/website |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports 3 Asia, Star Sports Select 1 | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available for live streaming on the NBC USA Network with streaming options on Fubo with the latter offering a FREE trial to new users. Spanish language options can be accessed via Universo and Telemundo.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada. New users can sign up to a FREE trial.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast on Sky Sports with streaming on Sky GO and Now TV.
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