Man City XI vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola’s side looking for response after three consecutive losses

Manchester City have a decision to make over Kevin De Bruyne ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday.

The Belgian made a brief cameo during Tuesday night’s shock 4-1 defeat to Sporting in the Champions League following his return from a hamstring injury.

Still, it remains to be seen if Pep Guardiola wishes to risk the playmaker from the start, given the nature of De Bruyne’s issue. The City boss will provide an update at Friday’s pre-match press conference before taking his team to the south coast on Saturday evening.

City, however, can ill-afford another slip-up.

They have lost three consecutive games for the first time since 2018 and the Seagulls will offer a stern test.

Kevin De Bruyne made a brief cameo against Sporting on Tuesday

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Ruben Dias, John Stones and Jack Grealish are not expected to return before the international break.

Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees.

Man City predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan, Silva; Foden, Haaland, Doku

Injured: Rodri, Bobb, Dias, Stones, Grealish

Time and date: 5.30pm GMT on Saturday 9 November 2024

Venue: Amex Stadium

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports