Brighton travel to the Etihad Stadium tonight while they seek to complete a historic first-ever league double over Manchester City.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side arrive in Manchester with momentum after a clinical 2-0 victory over Burnley ended their recent slump. The Seagulls have already masterminded a victory against the hosts this season and will be confident of exploiting a City backline that has been decimated by recent injuries. A result tonight would not only maintain Brighton’s top-half ambitions but could also provide another massive twist in the title race.
Brighton Team News
Fabian Hürzeler is managing a few fitness concerns, but welcomes back some key figures. Kaoru Mitoma is fit to start after making a successful return from the bench last time out. However, the manager will have to make a late call on Yankuba Minteh, who picked up a thigh knock against West Ham. Mats Wieffer remains unavailable as he continues to struggle with a toe injury.
The squad is further depleted by the absence of Carlos Baleba, who is currently representing Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. Additionally, Solly March, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas remain long-term absentees. Notably, veteran James Milner could reach a historic milestone tonight; if he features, he will join an elite group of only five outfielders to play in the Premier League at the age of 40. Brajan Gruda and Georginio Rutter are expected to support young striker Konstantinos Kostoulas in attack.
Brighton Predicted Lineup
Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadıoğlu; Gomez, Ayari; Gruda, Rutter, Mitoma; Kostoulas
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Manchester City vs Brighton?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Ultra HD. Coverage is also available via SKY GO and NOW TV.
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