Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images

Manchester City vs Brighton Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Jan 7, 2026 10:00 AM ET

Manchester City will take on Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. GMT, 2:30 p.m. ET, at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, for matchday 21 of the Premier League 2025-26.

Pep Guardiola’s team arrives for this match in second place in the league standings with 42 points after 20 games, having drawn 1-1 against Chelsea in their last match on Jan. 4.

On the other hand, Fabian Hürzeler’s men are currently in 10th place, with 28 points after 20 matches, following a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Jan. 3.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, and predicted lineups.

Players of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate after teammate Yasin Ayari scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley at Amex Stadium on January 03, 2026, in Brighton, England.Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images

Where to Watch Manchester City vs Brighton

The Manchester City vs Brighton match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through Peacock.

In Canada, it will be available on DAZN and fuboTV, while in the UK, you will be able to watch it on Sky Sports.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	Peacock
United Kingdom	Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 7 Canada
Mexico	FOX One

Predicted Lineups for Manchester City and Brighton

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma.
Defenders: Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, O'Reilly.
Midfielders: Rodri, Reijnders.
Forwards: Cherki, Foden, Doku, Haaland.

Guardiola can not count on Oscar Bobb (thigh), John Stones, Mateo Kovacic (ankle), Savinho, Rayan Ait-Nouri (AFCON), Omar Marmoush (AFCON), Josko Gvardiol (leg), and Ruben Dias (hamstring) for this match.

Brighton