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

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Tanner, J. (2026, October 29). Man City XI vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League clash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-xi-vs-brighton-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-2026-premier-league-b1302789.html

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Manchester City manager Marseca is expected to make changes to his lineup for the upcoming Premier League match against Brighton due to rest strategies and recent performances. Key adjustments include Abdukodir Khusanov replacing Marc Guehi at center-back, Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson starting in midfield, and Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki playing as attacking midfielders alongside a rested Jeremy Doku supporting striker Erling Haaland. The match is scheduled for 3pm GMT on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium.

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Marseille, the manager of Manchester City, decided to rest key players in the League Cup match, with stars like Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland sitting out. Ahead of the upcoming Premier League clash against Brighton on Saturday, there are indications that the team will rotate again due to the intense schedule. Marc Guehi, who struggled in the match against Aston Villa, is expected to be rested this weekend, with Abdukodir Khusanov partnering Ruben Dias at centre-back. The full-back positions will see Matheus Nunes on the right and a rested Josko Gvardiol on the left.

In midfield, Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson are likely to start as they have become Maresca’s preferred pairing. Up front, Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki could continue their partnership from Wednesday's match, with Antoine Semenyo being injured and Iliman Ndiaye performing poorly against Villa. Jeremy Doku, who was rested in the previous match against Brighton, is expected to be fresh for this weekend’s rematch.

Predicted lineup for Manchester City vs Brighton: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Fernandez, Anderson; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland.

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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. asserted

likes → make → 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. asserted

Khusanov → struggle → back

The full-backs will see Matheus Nunes on the right and Josko Gvardiol, also rested, on the left. asserted

backs → see → left

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. asserted

two → establish → park

Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki proved they can play together on Wednesday night, and with Antoine Semenyo out and Iliman Ndiaye putting in a poor performance against Villa, it would not be a surprise to see the duo start again. asserted

duo → prove → Villa

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

Doku → rest → Haaland

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