Man City lineup vs Brighton
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Manchester City's expected lineup vs Brighton, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): Donnarumma (12); Dias (12), Guéhi (10), Gvardiol (10), Khusanov (8), O'Reilly (7); Anderson (10), Cherki (10), Foden (7); Haaland (11). Out: Semenyo. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Aston Villa match on 24 Oct.
What Maresca said before the next match
Maresca on the squad
Spoke Fri 4:59pm- Haalandavailable, per the manager
- Kovačićmatches feeda doubt, per the manager
- Nunesmatches feeda doubt, per the manager
- O'Reillymatches feeda doubt, per the manager
“Erling is the only one 100% available.”
“We have a session this afternoon, all of them can be available or not”
Latest Manchester City moves
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Manchester City predicted lineup vs Brighton
1 UNAVAILABLEManchester City are without Semenyo at home to Brighton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches is: Donnarumma in goal, a back five of Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol, Khusanov and O'Reilly, and Haaland and Semenyo further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Semenyo (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: O'Reilly.
- Based on starts across 13 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Manchester City, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded.
- Aston Villa (A)Sat 24 Oct · 14 XIs116
- Ipswich (H)Sat 17 Oct · 18 XIs57
- Paris Saint Germain (H)Wed 14 Oct · 6 XIs108
- Liverpool (A)Sun 11 Oct · 34 XIs810
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Manchester City are 1st in the EPL on 21 points from 8 games. They have W4 D0 L1 in their last five.
Most Common Manchester City Starting XI
Based on 13 official matches this season
- DonnarummaGK · 12 starts
- DiasDEF · 12 starts
- GuéhiDEF · 10 starts
- GvardiolDEF · 10 starts
- KhusanovDEF · 8 starts
- O'ReillyDEF · 7 starts
- AndersonMID · 10 starts
- CherkiMID · 10 starts
- FodenMID · 7 starts
- HaalandFWD · 11 starts
- SemenyoFWD · 9 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesHaaland·Semenyo·Doku·Nunes
- CornersCherki·Foden·Fernández·Anderson
- Direct free kicksCherki·Foden·Fernández
Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.
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- What is Manchester City's expected lineup?
- Manchester City are without Semenyo at home to Brighton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches is: Donnarumma in goal, a back five of Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol, Khusanov and O'Reilly, and Haaland and Semenyo further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma, Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol, Khusanov, O'Reilly, Anderson, Cherki, Foden, Haaland, Semenyo (out).
- Who started Manchester City's last match?
- Manchester City's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, A. Khusanov, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, E. Anderson, E. Fernández, I. Ndiaye, R. Cherki, J. Doku, E. Haaland.
- What was Manchester City's last result?
- Manchester City lost to Aston Villa 1–2 on 24 Oct 2026.
- When did Manchester City last win?
- Manchester City last won on 20 Oct 2026, beating AEK Athens FC 5–1.
- Who takes penalties for Manchester City?
- E. Haaland is Manchester City's first choice penalty taker, with A. Semenyo next in line. Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Manchester City this season?
- Rúben Dias leads with 12 starts for Manchester City across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Manchester City use most often?
- Manchester City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 13 matches this season.
- Which Manchester City goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- G. Donnarumma has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Manchester City this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Manchester City defender has started the most this season?
- R. Dias has made the most starts as defender for Manchester City this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most this season?
- E. Anderson has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Manchester City forward has started the most this season?
- E. Haaland has made the most starts as forward for Manchester City this season, starting 11 matches.
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Manchester City past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Premier League | 3rd | 21 | 8 | 9 | 71 |
| 2023-24 | Premier League | 1st | 28 | 7 | 3 | 91 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 1st | 28 | 5 | 5 | 89 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 1st | 29 | 6 | 3 | 93 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 1st | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
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