Premier League 2022-23: Brighton vs Man City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Seagulls will look for an upgrade to Europe's second-tier competition as PL winners come by

Manchester City have already gathered one piece of the treble puzzle. After defeating Chelsea 1-0 at home, they got their hands on the Premier League trophy - which was already engraved with their name after Arsenal's loss to Nottingham Forest.

Now they will pay a visit to 6th place Brighton & Hove Albion. Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls have already booked a UEFA Europa Conference League spot and will be seeking an upgrade to the second tier in Europe. A point out of the last two games - one with Man City and the other with Aston Villa will define history for the Seagulls. They will play for the very first time in Europe and that too in Europa League, next season.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 8:00 pm BST

Thursday, 25 May 2023 at 12:30 am IST

Location: The Amex Stadium

Form

Brighton (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Manchester City (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Evan Ferguson (Brighton)

The Amex Stadium will be backing the 18-year-old to put away a goal or two. Having already grabbed a brace against relegated side Southampton. The Irish boy with 6 PL goals will be eager to increase his tally against the PL winners of the 2022-23 season.

Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

The 32-year-old Algerian winger always produces a threat in every game he plays. Mahrez boasts 10 assists in just 28 PL appearances. And also knows to find the back of the net, given he has 5 goals to his name too.

Match Facts

• Even a draw will secure a Europa League spot for Brighton & Hove Albion
• In out of 11 meetings, Brighton have just won once back in May 2021. It was a 3-2 home win.
• Man City have won all of their last 12 PL games and will be looking for the 13th

Injury & Team News

Jeremy Sarmiento and Tariq Lamptey shall remain out with injuries. Solly March and Robert Sanchez won't be seen playing for Brighton FC for non-footballing reasons.

Pep Guardiola has a fully fit squad apart from former Bournemouth defender Nathan Aké.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 11

Brighton wins – 1

Manchester City wins – 10

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Steele (GK); Veltman, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan; Pascal Groß, Caicedo; Enciso, Mac Allister, Mitoma; Ferguson

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Gomez; Lewis, Phillips; Mahrez, Foden, Palmer; Alvarez

Match Prediction for Brighton vs Man City

It's been a long season for the visitors having already grabbed one piece of the treble puzzle.

Manchester City will be putting all their focus on the remaining two finals - the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League. We have already seen Pep Guardiola make a wholesome nine changes to his side that beat Real Madrid. We are expecting Guardiola to field the same team that faced Chelsea last time around.

On the other hand, the home ground will remain up on their feet, as even a draw will set them up for the Europa League. And if Guardiola fields the same team, we expect Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls to put away a goal or two.

Prediction: Brighton 1-3 Man City

Telecast

India – Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2, Disney+ Hotstar.

UK – BT Sport, BT Sports App

US – NBC, USA Network.

Nigeria – SportLemon.tv.