Brighton vs Manchester City: Haaland and Bernardo Silva set to start, Savinho doubtful

Brighton and Manchester City meet this Sunday (31), at 10 am (Brasília time), at the American Express Community Stadium, for the 3rd round of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side needs a strong response after last week’s setback.

Manchester City seek recovery after defeat

City are coming off a surprising 2-0 home loss to Tottenham, a result that ended their good start to the season. In the opening round, the defending champions showed strength with a 4-0 win away at Wolverhampton. Guardiola now wants consistency, especially with a Manchester derby on the horizon.

Brighton aiming to capitalize on momentum

Brighton arrive motivated after thrashing Oxford United 6-0 in the English League Cup. However, in the league, they stumbled in a 2-1 defeat to Everton. Roberto De Zerbi’s team will try to use the home advantage to challenge City.

Manchester City’s likely lineup

Guardiola is expected to start with Haaland in attack and Bernardo Silva orchestrating the midfield. However, doubts remain over Gvardiol and Savinho, both nursing knocks, while Kovacic is sidelined until October with an Achilles tendon problem.
Probable XI: Trafford; Lewis, Stones, Rúben Dias, Ait Nouri; Nico González, Reijnders; Bobb, Bernardo Silva, Doku; Haaland.

Brighton’s absences and likely XI

Brighton will be without Webster, Lamptey, Solly March (knee injury) and Enciso (meniscus).
Probable XI: Verbruggen; Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, de Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Ayari; Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Rutter.

What’s next for both teams

After the clash, City prepare for the Manchester derby against United on September 14, while Brighton will face Bournemouth away on September 13.