Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2 - 1 Manchester City FC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:20In a true game of two halves, Brighton fight back to earn their first Premier League win of the season, beating Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex. Hurzeler's quadruple substitution on the hour mark turned the game on its head, as ex-City man Milner scored from the spot soon after emerging from the bench. Thereafter, Brighton were totally on top - in marked contrast to a submissive first-half performance - and they finally produced a winner when Gruda coolly slotted home on 89 minutes. Having dictated events for the whole first half and gone ahead through Haaland, City fell away badly during the final half-hour, and they had Trafford to thank for preventing more Brighton goals. The Seagulls racked up an xG of 2.29 - it stood at just 0.04 by half-time - compared to their visitors' 1.84, and ultimately they deserved maximum points. Guardiola again fails to get the better of his younger counterpart Hurzeler, and his side suffer back-to-back defeats. He now has time to mull over City's mistakes during the international break, before tackling the Manchester derby. Meanwhile, Brighton will be back in action when they visit Bournemouth in two weeks time. That's all from the Amex today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:19After exchanging passes with Rutter in midfield, Mitoma calmly picks out the run of Gruda with a sharp forward pass, setting up what could be Brighton's winner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:18GOAL!!! BRIGHTON LEAD 2-1! It's another stunning blow for Manchester City! Rutter holds the ball up and lays it off to Mitoma, who then feeds Gruda on the edge of the box. He still has plenty to do before scoring his second Premier League goal, beating the last defender and Trafford, then placing his shot into the bottom-left corner!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:17After a long build-up, Brighton waste a good set-piece opportunity. De Cuyper overhits his free-kick from 35 yards out on the left: it sails straight over a packed box and straight out of play - even livewire winger Minteh can't keep the ball in.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:16SAVE! Trafford is called upon again, as Gruda drifts away from his man and lines up a shot from outside the box. He strikes it quite well, but City's goalkeeper is well placed to make a regulation stop.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:15Though Gruda gives away a free-kick, prematurely ending Brighton's latest attack, the home side are on top for the first time in this match. Hurzeler's quadruple change midway through the second half has transformed the whole contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:13Brighton's penalty hero Milner had already made his league debut in November 2002 before 11 players in today's squads were even born. He is now the oldest player to score a penalty in Premier League history (39 years, 239 days).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:13JUST WIDE! Minteh almost puts the Seagulls in front! He dazzles his marker out wide, then drives inside from the right and flashes a shot narrowly wide of the far post! Trafford flung himself across just in case, but it slips past the target.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:01FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 2-1 MANCHESTER CITY
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
16:01Set up to strike from around 20 yards out by Doku, Reijnders drills a low shot a few feet wide of the left-hand post. Surely that's City's last chance spurned?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:59Van Hecke makes a vital intervention, getting his head in the way of a probably goal-bound header from Reijnders. Brighton fans breathe a deep sigh of relief, as the final whistle draws nearer.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:57More from fatigue than injury - following a superb display that earns him a standing ovation - Minteh departs. Brighton bolster their defence by sending on Coppola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:57Nearing the end of a tireless performance, Minteh stays down on the turf and appeals for medical attention. That'll soak up some more time, as Brighton look to close out the win.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:56Potentially the match-winner today, Gruda has been involved in five goals across his last eight Premier League appearances, despite starting just twice. He's been one of Hurzler's super-subs, turning this game on its head.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:55With City now facing back-to-back defeats, there will be seven minutes of stoppage time to save themselves. Can Brighton hang on for an improbable victory?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:52SHARP SAVE! With his best stop of the day, Trafford leaps up to claw away Van Hecke's close-range attempt, following a nod-down by Dunk into the six-yard box! It's brilliant goalkeeping, and that could preserve a point for Man City!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:47Ruben Dias also sprints on, taking Khusanov's place at centre-back.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:46After making an error that could ultimately cost his team dearly, Nunes departs. Lewis replaces him at right-back.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:45Growing ever more influential, Minteh plays in Rutter on the left, and the latter scuds a low shot straight at Trafford from around 20 yards out. He was unlikely to score from there, but it's another positive sign for the Seagulls.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:43Frustration is written across Bobb's face, as he gets into another good position on the right before putting a wayward cross over Brighton's crossbar.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:40Veltman clumsily chops down Doku and concedes a free-kick, also picking up a booking for his troubles.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:36Doku is also introduced, taking the place of Marmoush on Man City's left flank.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:35With what seemed to be a safe win now in danger of ending with defeat, Guardiola makes a late double change. First, Bernardo Silva is replaced by O'Reilly.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:33Finally, Welbeck is replaced by Rutter up front.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:32Gruda replaces Gomez.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:32In midfield, Hinshelwood makes way for Ayari.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:31For a trip on Rutter around 25 yards from his own goal, Ait-Nouri picks up a booking.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:30GOAL!!! BRIGHTON BACK LEVEL! Just off the bench, ex-Man City man Milner steps up and makes it 1-1 from the spot! He stares Trafford down before firing inside the bottom-left corner! Hurzeler's changes have worked a treat: game on!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:30PENALTY CONFIRMED! Brighton will have a great chance to score! Nunes clearly handled the ball - and with his arms in an unnatural position - so the VAR confirms the referee's original call!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:28PENALTY CHECK! Brighton could have a spot-kick! Following a free-kick from the right, Dunk peels off at the back post and volleys the ball straight at Nunes, who has his arms outstretched above him. The referee says it's a penalty, but the VAR will take another look!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:25Aiming to spark his side into life, Hurzeler makes four changes. First, Baleba is replaced by Milner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:25A desperate lunge by Khusanov fells Minteh near the touchline, and he receives a fully merited yellow card.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:25SUPER STOP! Trafford makes another crucial save! When Mitoma slips Minteh through, the latter seems sure to score, but his driven shot is fired too close to Trafford, who reaches up and parries it away! That was a great chance to equalise!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:23CLOSE! Guardiola stands with hands on head, as Bobb narrowly fails to connect fully with a low cross by Marmoush. The Norwegian winger can only steer the ball wide of the right-hand post at full stretch!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:22Only three teams produced a higher xG across the first two Premier League matchdays than Brighton (3.91), but the Seagulls have produced just 0.04 so far today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:21A brilliant dribble by Bobb takes him past two men and deep into Brighton's box, before he attempts to spin and loses the ball. Haaland and Veltman then get involved in a minor tussle, but play quickly goes on.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:19It's still all City at the Amex, where the hosts are chasing shadows. They've been unable to build any momentum, with their forwards being largely isolated.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:17Bernardo Silva bundles over De Cuyper near the left byline, conceding a free-kick in dangerous territory. It's a possible route back into the game for Brighton, but De Cuyper's cross hits Veltman's chest and rolls away for a goal-kick.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:15Brighton have just a 29% chance of avoiding defeat now - according to Opta's live win predictor. Having taken only one point from two matches so far, they're on track for a slow start to their latest Premier League campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:13De Cuyper does well to stop another Bobb burst, as the City winger tries to hit the right byline and cross. So far, Man City have been the better side in this second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:11Bobb again finds space on the right, then picks out Marmoush with a low pass. The latter turns and shoots in one movement, but his attempt deflects off Van Hecke and into the waiting gloves of Verbruggen.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:08Brighton kick off, and we are back under way at the Amex!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
15:03To put their first-half impotence into context, Brighton last produced only one shot in the opening period of a home league game back in November 2019. Some credit must go to a disciplined Man City side, but Hurzeler will surely demand more. Only 15 years old when Guardiola managed his first match with Barcelona, the Brighton boss has yet to lose against his experienced opposite number. To keep that run going, something must change.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:58An impressive first-half performance sees Manchester City leading 1-0 at the Amex, where Brighton have barely laid a glove on their visitors. Haaland's 88th Premier League goal on his 100th top-flight appearance separates the sides, as City's star striker reacted first to snaffle a close-range chance on 34 minutes. Penned in by a high press, the Seagulls have been unable to carve through a midfield expertly helmed by Rodri, managing only one shot at goal and an xG of 0.04 so far. Meanwhile, City's xG of 1.23 reflects the fact that Verbruggen has had to make a couple of sharp saves. Without doubt, Guardiola will be the happier head coach.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:52HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:52There's applause for Minteh at the Amex, as the Brighton winger is helped off by the medics. It remains to be seen whether he'll be back after half-time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:50Head in hands, Minteh drops to the turf inside Man City's box. His cross towards the centre was overhit and easily cleared, after being caught by a high boot from Ait-Nouri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:48There will be at least three minutes added to the end of this first half, which now seems to be drifting towards its conclusion. City are largely keeping control.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:47Minteh is left frustrated as he chases after a wayward ball down the right flank, which zips away over the touchline. Brighton are finding it difficult to carve out clear chances, producing just one attempt so far.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:45Verbruggen gets away with a risky move, inviting Haaland to close him down near the goal-line. The keeper's first touch allows City's goalscorer to shut him down, but he ultimately does well to clear the danger.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:44The first player to find the net on his 100th Premier League appearance for Manchester City since Riyad Mahrez in December 2021, Haaland has now scored six goals in six games against Brighton.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:44Exhibiting his flair for game management, Rodri hits the deck under pressure from an over-eager Gomez and wins his team a free-kick deep in their defensive third. He's certainly been missed.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:40After good work by Bobb on the right, he finds Marmoush in the box, and the Egyptian's dribble takes him through two weak tackles, accidentally setting up Haaland to score.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:40Despite the hosts' best efforts, as they press high on the edge of City's area, Brighton can't force a mistake from their visitors. Marmoush then picks up possession in midfield but loses his way, gifting the ball back to the Seagulls.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:38There's a break in play, as Nunes receives treatment for a knock. Hurzeler takes the chance to issue some instructions, with his team now one goal down and finding life tough on home turf.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:36GOAL!!! MAN CITY LEAD! Haaland scores on his 100th Premier League appearance, putting City 1-0 up at the Amex! Fed by Bobb, Marmoush jinks through a crowded box and can't get his shot off, but Haaland reacts first and fires a low shot past Verbruggen. He finds the right side of the net for his 88th top-flight goal!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:35Pressure is building, as Brighton are struggling to escape City's intense press. They'll surely be happy to hang on until half-time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:33A brief pause in play ends when Rodri quickly recovers from a knock to his head. He's helped knit together Manchester City's midfield, which has so often been exploited by opponents in recent months.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:32When Van Hecke heads away a cross into Brighton's six-yard box, it falls nicely for Marmoush. However, he slightly rushes his finish, blazing a dropping ball high over the crossbar. Man City are on top.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:30Making a familiar contribution - with minimal touches but often maximum results - Haaland has had five touches so far, with four being shots (two on target).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:28SHARP STOP! Haaland almost scores! He leaps highest at the back post and meets a lovely cross from the left byline by Ait-Nouri, but Verbruggen is equal to his header. The Brighton keeper reacts smartly to parry it away at close range!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:27Played in by a typically deft touch from Reijnders, Haaland takes one touch and then drags a low shot well wide of the right-hand post. It was at least a half-chance.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:26Minteh switches play from right to left with an ambitious high ball, but Mitoma is caught offside as he tries to reach it. The latter holds his hand up by way of apology to his team-mate.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:25As the midpoint of this first half nears, the visitors have had a 68% share of possession so far. Brighton will be content to absorb pressure and strike on the break - and they nearly did so to perfection through Welbeck and Mitoma.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:22SAVE! Mitoma comes close, but Trafford keeps City level! Slipped through by Welbeck, Brighton's wing wizard eyes up the bottom-left corner, but his low strike is tipped away well by Man City's goalkeeper! That's the nearest we've come to an opening goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:19As things stand, Manchester City are favourites for victory, with a 46% chance of success according to Opta's live win predictor. Meanwhile, their hosts have a 28% chance of claiming their first Premier League win of the season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:17Following a collision with Haaland, Van Hecke gets up and races into a tackle on Reijnders, clearly fouling Man City's Dutch midfielder. It's enough to see the first yellow card of this match.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:16Mitoma overhits his cross from left to right, and it rolls straight out of play, causing Hurzeler to wince on the sideline. It was a good chance for Brighton to crack open a Manchester City defence that can still be vulnerable on occasions.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:13CHANCE! City create the first opening, as Haaland races forward from near the halfway line and holds off Van Hecke, before scuffing a low shot straight at Verbruggen. He did everything right until the finish, which was far from his best.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:14Too keen to apply pressure and regain the ball, Marmoush topples Veltman near the touchline and concedes a free-kick. Moments later, the Egyptian forward is felled by Hinshelwood in midfield - there's been some tasty tackles so far.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:10Action resumes, with Gomez apparently able to take his place. There was some serious concern for a few moments there, but he's been cleared to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:09While Hurzeler appeals for Reijnders to at least be booked, Gomez continues to receive treatment for what looks like a painful injury. Reijnders actually won the ball, but he also caught the young forward.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:07When Brighton threaten to break away on the counter, Khusanov slides in to stop Minteh's surge. Play is then paused, as Gomez has been hit by a late tackle from Reijnders, who seems to have made contact with his opponent's ankle.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:04Following a patient build-up, City's first attack is snuffed out by Hinshelwood near the touchline, before the same Brighton player earns his side a goal-kick with some smart defending moments later.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:02In bright sunshine, Manchester City kick off, and we are under way at the Amex!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
14:01Both teams are out on the pitch, so kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:57Man City’s Ballon D’Or winner Rodri makes his first Premier League start since September 2024, aiming to extend a 49-game unbeaten streak when starting in the English top flight. Elsewhere, Trafford keeps his place ahead of Ederson, while Haaland will make his 100th Premier League appearance. Ait-Nouri has been passed fit, but Rayan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho are all unavailable.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:52After making several changes in midweek, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler opts for just three compared to the lineup that started against Everton last weekend. O’Riley, Ayari and Wieffer miss out, with Gomez, Hinshelwood and Veltman coming in. Georginio Rutter has recovered from a knock, but Adam Webster, Solly March and Julio Enciso are all sidelined.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:52SUBS: Ederson, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku, Nico Gonzalez, Ilkay Gundogan, Manuel Akanji, Nico O'Reilly, Rico Lewis.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:47MANCHESTER CITY (4-3-3): James Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders; Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:47SUBS: Jason Steele, Brajan Gruda, Georginio Rutter, James Milner, Olivier Boscagli, Ferdi Kadioglu, Yasin Ayari, Matt O'Riley, Diego Coppola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:47BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxim De Cuyper; Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood; Yankuba Minteh, Diego Gomez, Kaoru Mitoma; Danny Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:41Man City’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham last week snapped an 11-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, as Pep Guardiola’s men succumbed to bogey side Spurs once again. That result punctured optimism raised by beating Wolves 4-0 on the opening matchday. Nonetheless, City are still undefeated across their last five top-flight away games, and all without conceding - they have never before kept a clean sheet in six successive away fixtures.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:36Still seeking their first Premier League success of the new season, Brighton have drawn at home to Fulham and lost at Everton, leaving them in danger of failing to win any of their first three league games for just the second time in 15 years. The Seagulls may have only picked up one point so far, but they cruised to a 6-0 victory over Oxford United in the EFL Cup earlier this week, while they can reflect on taking four points from a possible six against Manchester City last season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
13:36Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Brighton and Manchester City at the Amex Stadium!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
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