Overview

• Pep Guardiola’s teamsheet confirms James Trafford remains in goal as Rodri makes his first start in nearly a year.
• Brighton enter seeking a first league win after a draw with Fulham and a 2-0 defeat at Everton, boosted by a 6-0 Carabao Cup win over Oxford featuring a Stefanos Tzimas brace.
• Manchester City look to respond to last weekend’s 2-0 home loss to Tottenham after opening the season with a 4-0 win at Wolves.
• Brighton are without Adam Webster, Solly March and Julio Enciso, while Georginio Rutter has returned to training and could feature.
• Recent meetings favor a competitive contest, with Brighton taking four points off City last season, though previews and odds still lean toward a City win with goals expected; Peacock streams the game in the US.