When and where
City host Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 29 September, kick-off at 3pm.
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Team news
City
Kevin De Bruyne is out after sustaining a lateral collateral ligament lesion in training, while Claudio Bravo is also unavailable, having sustained an achilles tendon injury. The Chilean ‘keeper underwent scans, which confirmed a rupture in the tendon of his left foot.
Benjamin Mendyis still sidelined with a foot injury.
Brighton
For Brighton,Chris Hughton revealed the game will come too soon for Dale Stephens (hamstring), while Pascal Gross (ankle) is also ruled out.
Florin Andone is available for selection, and may be involved in the squad.
Last time
City’s last encounter ended in a 3-1 victory for Pep’s side with goals from Danilo, Bernardo Silva and Fernandinho for City while Leonardo Ulloa netted for the visitors.
Pep Guardiola preview...
“We know what Brighton has done against United at home - Liverpool at Anfield they were so close [to getting a result].
“They have been together a long time, they know what they have to do. They are really well organised.
“It will be a really tough game, but we know that and we will try to do a good game.
“The best way to prepare for Hoffenheim and Liverpool is to play well against Brighton.”
Chris Hughton preview...
“In the form that they’re in, the two toughest games are Liverpool and Manchester City away.
“But you always have to look at the pluses in those type of games. Nobody expects us to get anything, which helps take the pressure off.”
Referee
Lee Mason will be the man in the middle on Saturday.
Five player links
Joe Corrigan, Paul Dickov, Paul Moulden, Abdul Razak, Wayne Bridge
