Manchester City are once again aiming to get back to winning ways but it won’t be easy against Brighton.
It’s been a terrible season for Manchester City and they suffered yet another stinging defeat last weekend when they lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest.
As a result, Pep Guardiola’s side are embroiled in a tight race to actually qualify for next season’s Champions League, even if fifth place might offer a spot in Europe’s top competition.
Yet, even finishing in the top five is not guaranteed, which makes this weekend’s fixture with Brighton absolutely massive.
The Seagulls are just one point behind City and will leapfrog them into fifth if they are victorious.
Here is everything you need to know about the fixture.
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When is Manchester City vs Brighton?
Manchester City take on Brighton on Saturday, March 15, with kick-off coming at 3 pm at the Etihad Stadium.
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How to watch Man City vs Brighton
As the game kicks off at 3 pm on a Saturday, it is subject to the United Kingdom’s football blackout rule and, as a result, will not be televised.
Man City vs Brighton live stream
That means there also won’t be a live stream of the game but BBC Radio Manchester will provide live commentary.
Man City vs Brighton team news
Oscar Bobb recently made his long-awaited return to training after missing the entire season but it seems highly unlikely he’s fit enough to return just yet.
Rodri, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and John Stones all remain sidelined as well.
Brighton could be without up to eight players Igor, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Matt O’Riley, Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman and Tariq Lamptey unavailable.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 55 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 33 | 12 | 51 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 49 |
| 5 | Man CityManchester City | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 38 | 15 | 47 |
| 6 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 47 |
| 7 | BrightonBrighton | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 46 | 40 | 6 | 46 |
| 8 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 45 |
| 9 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 44 |
| 10 |  FulhamFulham | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 38 | 3 | 42 |
Referee and officials
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long
- Fourth official: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: James Bell
- Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton
Predictions
City are absolutely impossible to predict at the moment as every time they look like they might have turned a corner they suffer another defeat.
Brighton also defeated City 2-1 in the reverse fixture last year, hitting two quick-fire goals to come back from behind for the victory.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are in good form, too, winning their last six games after being trounced 7-0 by Forest.
With all the signs pointing towards a City loss, this is about the time they get a win instead.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Brighton.
