Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 - 0 Manchester City FC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:11
City create the first opening, as Haaland races forward from near the halfway line and holds off Van Hecke, before scuffing a low shot straight at Verbruggen. He did everything right until the finish, which was far from his best.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:10
Action resumes, with Gomez apparently able to take his place. There was some serious concern for a few moments there, but he's been cleared to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:09
While Hurzeler appeals for Reijnders to at least be booked, Gomez continues to receive treatment for what looks like a painful injury. Reijnders actually won the ball, but he also caught the young forward.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:07
When Brighton threaten to break away on the counter, Khusanov slides in to stop Minteh's surge. Play is then paused, as Gomez has been hit by a late tackle from Reijnders, who seems to have made contact with his opponent's ankle.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:04
Following a patient build-up, City's first attack is snuffed out by Hinshelwood near the touchline, before the same Brighton player earns his side a goal-kick with some smart defending moments later.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:02
In bright sunshine, Manchester City kick off, and we are under way at the Amex!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:01
Both teams are out on the pitch, so kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:57
Man City’s Ballon D’Or winner Rodri makes his first Premier League start since September 2024, aiming to extend a 49-game unbeaten streak when starting in the English top flight. Elsewhere, Trafford keeps his place ahead of Ederson, while Haaland will make his 100th Premier League appearance. Ait-Nouri has been passed fit, but Rayan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho are all unavailable.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:52
After making several changes in midweek, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler opts for just three compared to the lineup that started against Everton last weekend. O’Riley, Ayari and Wieffer miss out, with Gomez, Hinshelwood and Veltman coming in. Georginio Rutter has recovered from a knock, but Adam Webster, Solly March and Julio Enciso are all sidelined.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:52
SUBS: Ederson, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku, Nico Gonzalez, Ilkay Gundogan, Manuel Akanji, Nico O'Reilly, Rico Lewis.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:47
MANCHESTER CITY (4-3-3): James Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders; Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:47
SUBS: Jason Steele, Brajan Gruda, Georginio Rutter, James Milner, Olivier Boscagli, Ferdi Kadioglu, Yasin Ayari, Matt O'Riley, Diego Coppola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:47
BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxim De Cuyper; Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood; Yankuba Minteh, Diego Gomez, Kaoru Mitoma; Danny Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:41
Man City’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham last week snapped an 11-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, as Pep Guardiola’s men succumbed to bogey side Spurs once again. That result punctured optimism raised by beating Wolves 4-0 on the opening matchday. Nonetheless, City are still undefeated across their last five top-flight away games, and all without conceding - they have never before kept a clean sheet in six successive away fixtures.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:36
Still seeking their first Premier League success of the new season, Brighton have drawn at home to Fulham and lost at Everton, leaving them in danger of failing to win any of their first three league games for just the second time in 15 years. The Seagulls may have only picked up one point so far, but they cruised to a 6-0 victory over Oxford United in the EFL Cup earlier this week, while they can reflect on taking four points from a possible six against Manchester City last season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:36
Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Brighton and Manchester City at the Amex Stadium!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
12:00
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