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Manchester City vs Brighton: Latest team news, injury updates and predicted starting XI

Manchester City take on Brighton today at the Etihad Stadium in Premier League action. The two teams met on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup. That game finished 2-2 with Enzo Maresca’s side claimi…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:30 AM
Manchester City vs Brighton: Latest team news, injury updates and predicted starting XI
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester City faces Brighton at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League clash between first and third place.
  • The two sides meet again just days after City won 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 cup draw.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed winger Antoine Semenyo is Manchester City's only injury absentee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City hosts Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League matchweek nine encounter between first and third place. The fixture marks the second meeting between the sides within four days, following Manchester City's 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Fabian Hurzeler's squad after a 2-2 draw in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that almost all senior players are available, with winger Antoine Semenyo standing as the club's sole injury absentee due to a knee issue. Brighton enters the clash receiving fitness boosts of their own, including the availability of defender Ferdi Kadioglu.

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