Stadium
Etihad Stadium
Manchester, England
Referee
Thomas Bramall
England
Lineups
No Formation Data
Team formations will be available once the lineups are announced.
Match Preview: Manchester City vs Brighton
This Premier League encounter sees Manchester City welcome Brighton to Etihad Stadium, with both sides needing a result this Jan 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM.
Manchester City enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Brighton will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.
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.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Manchester City may hold the edge at Etihad Stadium, but Brighton's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.