Manchester City and Brighton square off at Etihad Stadium at 8:30 PM Jan 7, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Premier League.

Manchester City enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Brighton have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Manchester City hold the edge with 5 wins to Brighton's 3 in 10 meetings. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Brighton came out on top 1-2.

With so much at stake in the Premier League, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.