Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The visitors head into the match in ninth place off the back of two impressive away victories, first beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium before scoring a late winner to overcome Tottenham 1-0. They will look to add a third win in a row here to consolidate their place in the top half.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The hosts come into the game in second position, but will reclaim Liverpool’s place at the top of the table with three points here. They are unbeaten in five in the league, but were beaten 3-2 at Wembley by title rivals Liverpool in their FA Cup semi-final last time out.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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