Man City XI vs Brighton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-28 · by Jack Tanner

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On October 28, 2026, at 7.30pm GMT, Manchester City faced Brighton in a Carabao Cup match at the Etihad Stadium. The starting lineup for Manchester City included Geronimo Rulli as goalkeeper, with Vitor Reis and Marc Guehi forming the center-back partnership. Rico Lewis played right-back while Nico O’Reilly was also in the lineup. In midfield, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Mateo Kovacic started alongside each other. Up front, Allan led the line with Floyd Samba supporting him behind. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports. Notably, Semenyo is out due to injury.

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Subs: Bettinelli, Ndiaye, Doku, Fernandez, Ait-Nouri, Khusanov, McAidoo, Braithwaite, Oliver Injured: Semenyo Time and date: 7.30pm GMT on Wednesday October 28, 2026 Venue: Etihad Stadium How to watch: Sky Sports We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies.

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Such is Man City’s embarrassment of riches, quality players will be desperate for game time, while manager Enzo Maresca has also attempted to integrate young talents such as Floyd Samba and Ryan McAidoo. asserted

Maresca → attempt → Samba

However, the strength of City’s next opponents may call for star names to continue in their starting roles. uncertain

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In behind Haaland, City have multiple options. asserted

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Phil Foden has been in fine form of late and his hopes of a starting role for Man City’s Premier League games could be bolstered with another strong display against Brighton. uncertain

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Summer signing Allan is still getting to grips with life in the Premier League, with more game time against top-flight opposition valuable. asserted

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He will get the opportunity to test himself today as he leads the line with Floyd Samba. asserted

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In midfield, Ayyoub Bouaddi comes into the team alongside Mateo Kovacic. asserted

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