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Find out everything you need to know ahead of City's Premier League home fixture against Brighton.

WHEN AND WHERE

Pep Guardiola’s side host Brighton at the Etihad Stadium for our Premier League fixture on Wednesday 7 January, with the game scheduled for kick-off at 19:30 (UK).

The game will be shown live in the UK on NOW TV,  SKY GO, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD and Sky Sports Main Event.

You can also keep across all of the action via mancity.com and our official app, as well as the key moments on X/Twitter: @ManCity.

Supporters living around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global TV listings below, courtesy of liversoccertv.com.

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Opposing MANAGER - FABIAN HURZELER

Hürzeler started off his playing career with Bayern Munich’s youth academy, before transitioning into management in 2016.

In 2022, Hürzeler was named interim head coach at FC St Pauli becoming the youngest head coach in the 2. Bundesliga at just 29. He managed to turn around the team’s fortunes, taking them from on the cusp of relegation to close to the promotion places by achieving 10 wins in a row by April 2023.

In March 2024, Hürzeler extended his contract with the club and in May 2024 St. Pauli were promoted to the Bundesliga.

In June 2024, he became the new head coach of Brighton and Hove Albion replacing Roberto De Zerbi. Making him the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history.

The German manager’s first season in the Premier League was impressive as he guided the Seagulls to an  eighth place finish - the second-best finish in the Club’s history.

He led the side to impressive victories against the likes of Newcastle United, showing that they can compete with the best.

Danger men

Danny Welbeck has scored seven goals in his last 13 away Premier League appearances, although he’s never scored in nine league matches at the Etihad - making it the most he’s played at one stadium without finding the net in the top-flight, having just one shot on target.

He brings a lot to the Seagulls front line and Brighton are not the same threat when he is missing from their attack.

In the past six matches Welbeck has started, Brighton went unbeaten and took 12 points, which included goals in home victories against Leeds United, Brentford and most recently from the penalty spot away to West Ham.

With three assists and one goal in 19 appearances this season, Yankuba Minteh has been a key man for the Seagulls this season, but it is currently unsure if he will be fit to face the Blues after suffering a dead leg during their 2-2 draw with West Ham.

Japanese international Karou Mitoma has pace, skill and wonderful agility, making him a nightmare for any full-back in the league. He posed a massive threat on the left  in the Seagulls’ trip to the London Stadium.

Another player to keep an eye on is defender Lewis Dunk. The Englishman is known for his towering ability in the air inside both boxes and the Seagulls could look to hurt City using set-pieces.

PEP GUARDIOLA PREVIEW

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Ruben Dias will be missing for up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Chelsea.

With the Club issuing a statement on Monday evening that Josko Gvardiol will be undergoing surgery on an ankle fracture – also sustained against Chelsea this past weekend – it means that, along with John Stones, the Blues are without three key central defenders at a crucial stage of the season.

On a brighter note, Guardiola confirmed Nico is available for Brighton, along with Nathan Ake while Max Alleyne has returned from his loan spell at Championship side Watford.

Previous meeting

We last faced the Seagulls in August as we fell to a 2-1 defeat at the AMEX.

Erling Haaland had fired the Blues into a first-half lead on his 100th Premier League appearance in the 34th minute.

But James Milner equalised after the break from the penalty spot before Brajan Gruda’s 89th-minute winner turned the game around.

Last time out

A late Chelsea equaliser saw us share the points in our most recent Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Tijjani Reijnders scored his third goal in his last three starts to give us a lead in the first-half.

But Enzo Fernandez bundled home at the death to see a point apiece for the two sides.

The result moved us up into second spot in the Premier League table above Aston Villa on goal difference, but we still remain six points behind leaders Arsenal.

Global TV listings

Supporters around the world can find out how to tune in to watch the match live by clicking here, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.

Listings correct as of Wednesday 7 January.

City v brighton app coverage

Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin from one hour 15 minutes before kick-off.

Amos Murphy and Luke Stanley will be engaging in pre-match discussion and post-match analysis with Cel Spellman.

During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Clive Allen while our text commentary continues.

You can also follow the action live with our Matchday Centre on mancity.com and our official app, as well as the best of the action on X: @ManCity.

Make sure to have push notifications turned on, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.

A comprehensive match report, highlights and Full Match Replay (via CITY+) will follow across the evening.

City v Brighton tickets on general sale

We welcome an entertaining Brighton side to the Etihad at 19:30 (UK) on Wednesday 7 January.

And with tickets now on general sale, you could be there to see it!

Fans can now claim three tickets each, with adults from £30 and concessions as low as £15.

Or make it a night to remember with hospitality packages starting from just £180 per person and a wide range of experiences available to suit your budget.

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