Man City XI vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Wednesday evening’s win was as welcome as it was needed as City responded to losing their 100% start to the season in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Marseca made the decision to rest stars in the League Cup, with the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland sitting out, and there were further clues at team selection ahead of thee second clash with Brighton in the span of four days.

Marc Guehi struggled against Aston Villa but started against Brighton - indicating he will be rested this weekend as Abdukodir Khusanov comes in to partner Ruben Dias at centre-back. The full-backs will see Matheus Nunes on the right and Josko Gvardiol, also rested, on the left.

Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki impressed against Brighton

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Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson are quickly establishing themselves as Maresca’s preferred midfielder pairing, and we expect to see the two in the middle of the park come 3pm Saturday.

Jeremy Doku was rested against Brighton, so will have fresh legs for the rematch this weekend to support Haaland.

Predicted Man City XI vs Brighton: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Fernandez, Anderson; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland