Manchester City – Brighton

Manchester City head into the Etihad Stadium as unbeaten league leaders, sitting top of the table with 21 points after seven straight victories and a dominant 19‑7 goal difference. Their opponents, Brighton, sit at the very bottom in 40th place, having collected just seven points from two wins and a draw, but boasting a tidy 8‑0 defensive record. The contrast in form is stark, with City yet to drop a point all season while Brighton remain winless away from home. A clash between the league’s most prolific side and the struggling minnows promises another statement win for Pep Guardiola’s men as they look to extend their perfect run.