Pep Guardiola will be aware of how difficult a test Brighton & Hove Albion can pose to his Manchester City side on Saturday.
Manchester City have lost three back-to-back games and if there is any suitable time for Fabian Huerzeler’s side to play against them, it is currently.
As Manchester City were annihilated 4-1 by Sporting CP, the extent of their ongoing problems were there for all to witness.
Kevin De Bruyne was exchanging ideas with Manchester City’s coaches in the aftermath of their loss to Ruben Amorim’s side as well.
Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva admitted Manchester City are in a “dark place” where he felt his side are failing to convert their chances while conceding goals too easily.
Pep Guardiola vowed to help Manchester City return to form after he was quizzed about whether he was in line to manage the Brazilian national team.
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Gary Neville predicts a Man City win while Ian Wright backs Brighton upset
In their last five games across all competitions, Brighton have won and lost two games apiece while drawing 2-2 to Wolves.
The Seagulls would also be keen to bounce back after their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool and there is no better way to do so than by getting a result against the Premier League champions.
As Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott were in one team while Gary Neville and David Moyes were in another to predict each Premier League game, the Arsenal legend backed Brighton to beat Manchester City.
Wright said on The Overlap’s Stick To Football: “Brighton are beating them. I’m going Brighton to beat them.”
“I feel it.”
Gary Neville disagreed, predicting: “I’ll go 2-1 City.”
Pep Guardiola will be hoping that not only do his Manchester City side leave the Amex Stadium with a victory but the likes of league leaders Liverpool and fifth place Arsenal drop points before the international break.
Arne Slot’s side host Aston Villa on Saturday while Mikel Arteta and Co travel to Stamford Bridge to contest a much-awaited clash against Chelsea on Sunday.
Roy Keane predicts a Man City victory over Brighton “all day long”
Considering Manchester City’s contest against Brighton is right before Liverpool’s clash against Villa, the reigning four-time champions have a chance to pile the pressure on to the Reds.
Considering how brilliant City’s record is against Brighton as well, they should be confident heading into the fixture.
| CITY VS BRIGHTON LAST FIVE PL GAMES | ||||
| DATE | STADIUM | SCORE | MAN CITY | BRIGHTON |
| 25 APRIL 2024 | AMEX STADIUM | 0-4 | WIN | LOSS |
| 21 OCTOBER 2023 | ETIHAD STADIUM | 2-1 | WIN | LOSS |
| 24 MAY 2023 | AMEX STADIUM | 1-1 | DRAW | DRAW |
| 22 OCTOBER 2022 | ETIHAD STADIUM | 3-1 | WIN | LOSS |
| 20 APRIL 2022 | ETIHAD STADIUM | 3-0 | WIN | LOSS |
Roy Keane also disagreed with Ian Wright’s bold prediction that Brighton would beat Manchester City.
Keane told Wright: “City all day long. Don’t be writing City off.”
It seems like the consensus remains despite Manchester City’s recent results that they will beat Brighton.
City will be hoping for a normal day at the office despite facing a quality side.
