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

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Manchester City will face Brighton in their Carabao Cup defence at the Etihad Stadium, a potentially thrilling match given Brighton's impressive start to the 2026-27 season and attractive football style. Enzo Maresca's side will need to be at their best to beat Brighton. The match could be an edge-of-the-seat affair due to both teams' attacking style.

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Manchester City will face Brighton in their Carabao Cup defence at the Etihad Stadium, a potentially thrilling match given Brighton's impressive start to the 2026-27 season and attractive football style. Enzo Maresca's side will need to be at their best to beat Brighton. The match could be an edge-of-the-seat affair due to both teams' attacking style. Manchester City are looking to rotate their squad.

Manchester City are dealing with several injuries ahead of the match. Antoine Semenyo will miss the match due to a knee injury sustained against Ipswich Town. Matheus Nunes' availability is uncertain as he hasn't played since picking up an injury against Ipswich Town. Iliman Ndiaye's participation is also in doubt after suffering cramp against Aston Villa.

Enzo Maresca is expected to rotate his Manchester City lineup for the Carabao Cup match against Brighton, as the Premier League match against Brighton is on Saturday. Key players like Erling Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and Elliot Anderson were given time off after the loss to Aston Villa and are unlikely to play tonight, providing an opportunity for other City squad players to impress.

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Manchester City continue their Carabao Cup defence tonight at the Etihad Stadium. The holders of the Carabao Cup will face off against Brighton in a match that has the potential to be an enthralling affair. Fabian Hurzeler’s side have made an impressive start to the 2026-27 season. They play attractive football and the goals have flowed this season for the Seagulls. Enzo Maresca’s side will have to be at their best to beat Brighton. With the attacking football that both teams play, tonight’s match could be an edge-of-the-seat affair.

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