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What both managers said

Before Brighton · Sat 3pm · EPL

Maresca on the squad

Spoke Tue 5:31am

No one ruled out.

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Before Manchester City · Sat 3pm · EPL

Hürzeler on the squad

Spoke Thu 3:01am
  • Mintehback in the squad, per the manager
  • Wiefferback in the squad, per the manager
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Manager quotes, not confirmed lineups · locks 1pm
Before kickoff

19 meetings on record. Manchester City 13, Brighton 3, 3 draws.

The record
Manchester CityRotates

45% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Tight turnaround. Manchester City played an EFL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
  • E. Haaland has started the last 4 meetings vs Brighton.
BrightonRotates

31% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Tight turnaround. Brighton played an EFL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
  • B. Verbruggen has started the last 4 meetings vs Manchester City.
Who's likely to win
Manchester City
10%
Draw
45%
Brighton
45%

The match model's tip: Combo Double chance : draw or Brighton and +1.5 goals.

Match oddsManchester City 1.67 · Brighton 4.40
Manchester City
1.67
Draw
4.20
Brighton
4.40
Early crowd picks

Manchester City's predicted XI

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Manchester City

Early XI · 4-2-3-1
Donnarumma
Khusanov
Guéhi
Dias
Gvardiol
Anderson
Fernández
Cherki
Doku
Foden
Haaland
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Team news

Manchester City
4
Brighton
8

Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.

HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS

Manchester City vs Brighton record

13
Manchester City wins
3
Draws
3
Brighton wins

19 meetings on record

Manchester City
Brighton
LAST MEETINGS

Fan predictions

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Manchester City

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About this match

Manchester City vs Brighton lineups

Updated

Predicted lineups and team news for Manchester City vs Brighton in the Premier League on 31 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 3pm GMT kickoff.

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Khusanov, Guéhi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernández; Cherki, Doku, Foden; Haaland.

What is the predicted lineup for Manchester City vs Brighton?
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Khusanov, Guéhi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernández; Cherki, Doku, Foden; Haaland. Our predicted XIs for Manchester City and Brighton are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
When are the confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs Brighton announced?
Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
What time does Manchester City vs Brighton kick off?
Manchester City vs Brighton kicks off at 3pm GMT on 31 Oct 2026.
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