Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City 31 Aug 2025
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This match is played on date 31 Aug 2025
This match takes place in American Express Stadium (Falmer, East Sussex) – In championship competitions Premier League by Season 2025/2026
Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City |
| Competition | Premier League – Matchday 6 |
| Date | Sunday, September 1, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 16:30 BST (15:30 UTC) |
| Venue | Amex Stadium, Brighton |
| Broadcast | Sky Sports (UK), NBC Sports (USA), beIN Sports (MENA) |
| Last Meeting | Manchester City 3–0 Brighton (April 12, 2025) |
| Head-to-Head | Brighton: 2 wins, Manchester City: 12 wins, Draws: 1 |
🔎 Overview
Brighton & Hove Albion host Manchester City at the Amex Stadium in a Premier League clash that pits tactical discipline against attacking firepower. Brighton will look to defend compactly and exploit spaces on the break, while City aim to dominate possession and control the tempo from the start.
This matchup presents a classic contrast: Brighton’s well-organized defensive setup versus Manchester City’s high-intensity, possession-based attacking style under Pep Guardiola.
Brighton & Hove Albion – Compact and Resilient
Brighton are renowned for their structured defense and smart transitions. At home, they aim to stay disciplined, press selectively, and challenge City on set-pieces or quick counters.
Key Players to Watch:
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Pascal Groß – Creative midfielder, crucial for linking defense and attack.
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Leandro Trossard – Dynamic winger capable of exploiting spaces behind defenders.
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Robert Sánchez – Goalkeeper, expected to make key saves against City’s relentless attack.
Tactics: Brighton often play a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, prioritizing compactness, pressing in key areas, and counter-attacking quickly.
Manchester City – Total Football Excellence
City are the Premier League favorites, known for dominating possession and breaking teams down with fluid movement and individual brilliance. Their midfield orchestrates play, while wide attackers create constant threats.
Key Players to Watch:
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Erling Haaland – Prolific striker, always a goal threat with pace and finishing.
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Kevin De Bruyne – Midfield maestro, delivering vision, creativity, and long-range threats.
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Phil Foden – Versatile forward, capable of making decisive runs in behind defenses.
Tactics: Guardiola’s side typically uses a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing positional play, ball circulation, and exploiting wide areas. Full-backs push high to provide width while midfielders control tempo and pressing.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
| TOTAL MATCHES | 15 |
|---|---|
| ✅ Brighton Wins | 2 |
| 🟰 Draws | 1 |
| ❌ Manchester City Wins | 12 |
| ⚽ Avg Goals per Match | 3.2 |
Manchester City hold a strong historical advantage, especially away, making them clear favorites, but Brighton’s home resilience could pose challenges.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| TEAM | FORM |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟩 |
| Manchester City | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟨 |
Brighton have shown consistency at home, while City remain dominant across all competitions.
🎯 Prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion 1–3 Manchester City
City’s attacking depth and creativity make them favorites to win, though Brighton may cause moments of trouble with counter-attacks. Expect goals from Haaland and De Bruyne, but Brighton could find the net on the break.
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