MANCHESTER CITY turn their attention back to the Premier League title race on Thursday when they travel to take on Brighton.
It’s a massive game and a tough test for Pep Guardiola’s men, so SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest – and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses for the encounter.
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Brighton vs Man City preview
Pep Guardiola blasted the fixture compilers after a difficult week which saw them exit the Champions League before just getting across the line to beat Chelsea at Wembley.
There wasn’t much in the way of squad rotation, it has to be said. But now the fixtures have fallen kindly for them as they get a Thursday spot in this midweek list.
The downside of that is they’re now in catch-up mode and go into the game four points behind leaders Arsenal, having played two games less.
It was a slog on Sunday for City and they only just got over the line and did so without Erling Haaland. He missed training earlier in the week along with Phil Foden and John Stones.
City remain unbeaten since an early December loss to Aston Villa and they come into their own at this stage of the competition.
Brighton have been very stop-start this season, hence their spot of tenth at the minute.
They’ve struggled to juggle the league and Europe, exhibited by the fact they’ve won just two of their last ten games – and none of the last four.
City have only won one of the last three meetings at Brighton though. That should give them some belief.
Brighton vs Man City odds
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Brighton vs Man City betting tips
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Man City need to win and can add to Brighton’s already poor run of form.
With or without Haaland, they’ve enough goals across the team to cause problems.
So do Brighton though and with home advantage they’re fancied to at least get on the scoreboard.
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He’s the best in the world at his position and has found himself getting more and more further forward.
Should Brighton opt to sit in, his chances from the edge of the box could be key to breaking them down.
He’s had 57 shots from 28 games – so averaging more than two per game – and they can come from outside the box here.
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Not the greatest odds you’ll come across, especially in this betting market.
But in a midfield battle where it’s presumed he will be chasing the ball for long spells, he can add to his two bookings from his last six starts with another here
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