Brighton v Man Metropolis match preview
Each Manchester Metropolis and Brighton might be seeking to bounce again from defeats after they meet on the south coast on Sunday.
Metropolis had produced an opening-day efficiency at Wolves that pointed to them being robust contenders to regain the Premier League title. Nevertheless, they have been insipid at house to Tottenham final week, slumping to a deserved 2-0 defeat.
It has been a irritating begin to the season for Brighton, who conceded a late equaliser towards Fulham of their opener earlier than being punished for profligacy in a 2-0 loss at Everton.
Metropolis have gained 19 of their 30 Premier League encounters with the Seagulls, however have been crushed on this fixture final season, Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley delivering a late turnaround after Erling Haaland’s opener.
However Pedro is now a Chelsea participant, and Fabian Hurzeler’s males have been removed from scientific in entrance of aim, scoring simply as soon as regardless of having the fourth-highest Anticipated Targets (3.91) within the league to this point.
But the very fact Brighton have created such good probabilities speaks to the standard they possess, and Pep Guardiola is aware of Metropolis can ill-afford to take them evenly.
“A very good staff,” Guardiola stated of Brighton in his pre-match press convention on Friday.
“They proved it final season and the earlier ones. Since a protracted, very long time, it’s a extremely good staff.”
Brighton v Manchester Metropolis staff information
Brighton centre-back Adam Webster suffered a long-term knee damage throughout pre-season and winger Solly March continues to be working to completely recuperate from experiencing the identical downside throughout a sport at Metropolis in October 2023.
Out-of-favour Julio Enciso has a minor damage and fellow ahead Georginio Rutter is a doubt after lacking the defeat at Everton final Sunday and the 6-0 win at Championship aspect Oxford United within the EFL Cup second spherical on Wednesday.
Stefanos Tzimas scored on his debut in that sport however supervisor Fabian Hurzeler has steered the brand new striker might not but be prepared for league motion.
Defender Josko Gvardiol and midfielder Mateo Kovacic are out for Metropolis however talismanic midfielder Rodri got here off the bench towards Tottenham because the Spain worldwide steps up his comeback following a long-term knee damage.
Guardiola stated left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri is accessible regardless of being compelled off by a first-half damage towards Tottenham.
Winger Savinho is anticipated to return subsequent month from a problem sustained in a pre-season pleasant at Italian membership Palermo.
Guardiola has praised James Trafford’s “large persona” following the goalkeeper’s crucial mistake for Tottenham’s second goal last Saturday however the England worldwide might make manner for Brazil counterpart Ederson.
Trafford rejoined Metropolis from Burnley final month for a bundle that might quantity to a document £31 million for a British goalkeeper.
Brighton v Manchester Metropolis predicted line-ups
Brighton: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Manchester Metropolis: Trafford; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri; Reijnders, Rodri; Bobb, Silva, Marmoush; Haaland.
Is Brighton v Man Metropolis on TV? Channel, dwell on-line stream
Kick-off on Sunday is at 14:00 BST. Will probably be broadcast on Sky Sports activities Foremost Occasion and Sky Sports activities Premier League. It may be streamed on Sky Go and can be accessible by NOW TV.
