12 days on from their last Premier League game, Manchester City will be looking to pick up another vital three points tonight when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion.
Haaland has been ruled out of tonight's game through injury, but John Stones and Phil Foden have both been declared ready by Guardiola.READ MORE: Etihad Stadium North Stand expansion latest with major aims clear and timescale outlined We predict that Brighton could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Gross, Baleba; Adingra, Moder, Pedro; Welbeck.
As Brighton attempted to push forward, a turnover in possession saw De Bruyne win back the ball in the Seagulls half, exchange passes with Alvarez and fire into the top corner from the edge of the box. Guardiola's side didn't allow the hosts a single shot in the first half, and they started the second half perfectly when Rodri grabbed City's second.