Brighton is coming into this match not playing in great form in their recent matches. They have lost their last 2 straight matches and they have no wins in their last 3 straight. Their defense has been awful in these matches as well, allowing at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 matches as well as 7 of their last 8 matches. They have not been in great form at home either as they only have 1 win in their last 4 home matches. They are going up against a Man City side that has been in awful form in their recent matches. They have lost their last 3 straight matches which is very unusual for this team. Their defense has been awful in these matches as well, allowing at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 matches. They are coming off of a 4-1 away loss against Sporting in their last match which was in Champions League, but they are going to be hungry to bounce back after getting smashed like that. Man City still has plenty of quality in their squad and they have been missing key players in their last 3 matches, but they will be getting some back for this match. De Bruyne is back healthy and he is a key piece to this Man City attack which allows everything to flow. He got some work in Champions League during the week, but that match was well over by the time he was subbed in and he will be able to have a much bigger impact in this match right from the start. Man City has won the last 2 meetings against Brighton and this is a match they are going to be very hungry to win as this is not a team used to losing 3 straight matches and slipping away from the title race. Man City will win this match and collect all 3 points here.
England Premier League: Manchester City ML, Rot. 200017