Team news
Yaya Toure is likely to start in what will be his final home game at City, The Ivorian will leave the Club at the end of the season when his contract expires. Vincent Kompany could return to the side after missing the last two games.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton could name an unchanged starting 11. Albion secured their top-flight status by beating Manchester United and have no fresh selection concerns following that game. Seagulls midfielder Steve Sidwell, who has not featured all season, remains sidelined through injury.
Pep on Yaya
“Tomorrow is his last game at the Etihad stadium.
“We will try and play for him and win for him.
“Yaya is part of the club, not just because of the trophies he has won but because he transmitted to everyone the club can be bigger and greater.
“He is beloved, he is calm, he loves football and I’m very pleased with the success he has had.
“The footballers made the club bigger and bigger and bigger. He is one of the most important players in the whole history.
“He helped this club step forward hopefully we can play a good game and dedicate it to him.”
Match officials
Referee: Paul Tierney
Assistants: Simon Beck, Andy Garratt
Fourth official: Bobby Madley
TV info
The game will not be screened live in the UK. For full listings for the rest of the world, see our comprehensive guide.
Stats
Manchester City have not hosted Brighton & Hove Albion in a league match since September 1988, a 2-1 win at Maine Road with goals from Ian Brightwell and Paul Moulden.
In seven previous league visits to Man City, the Seagulls have failed to win any, drawing two and losing five. This is their first visit to the Etihad Stadium.
Brighton have not won away from home at either of the Manchester clubs in 17 attempts in all competitions (D4 L13).
City are the highest goalscorers in PL home matches this season, with 58 goals, while Brighton have scored the fewest on the road, with nine goals.
You can watch Yaya’s final home game when City host Brighton on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 8pm and you can buy tickets via our website.
