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Premier League
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The American Express Community Stadium
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Abhinav Sharma

How to watch today's Brighton vs Manchester City Premier League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester City

How to watch the Premier League match between Brighton and Manchester City, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Exclusive Streaming Home
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Peacock Premium

✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
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Sling TV

✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.

✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets. 

✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.

✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.

✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
peacock logo image for promo

Peacock Premium

✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
Sling Blue Promo Panel logo

Sling TV

✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.

✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets. 

✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.

✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.

✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
peacock logo image for promo

Peacock Premium

✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.

✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.

✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Monthly from$12.99

Manchester City aim to get back on track this weekend as they host Brighton, looking to quickly put last week’s setback behind them.

The Seagulls began their league campaign on the wrong foot, falling 2-0 to Everton in the Toffees' first outing at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with goals coming in both halves. However, Brighton hit back in emphatic fashion in midweek, dismantling Oxford United 6-0 in the cup. New arrival Stefanos Tzimas, just 19, stole the show with a debut brace that gave fans a glimpse of his potential. 

City, meanwhile, were left frustrated after a familiar storyline against Tottenham. Despite creating plenty of chances, they couldn’t break through Spurs’ backline and slipped to a 1-0 defeat at the Etihad — the second straight season they've fallen to that same opponent at home. With Liverpool and Arsenal already setting the pace with perfect starts, Pep Guardiola will be well aware that any further early stumbles could see his side playing catch-up. 

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Brighton vs Manchester City online - TV channels & live streams

PeacockWatch here

The match will be shown live on Peacock in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

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Brighton vs Manchester City kick-off time

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Premier League - Game Week 3
The American Express Community Stadium

The match will be played at The American Express Community Stadium on Sunday, August 31, with kick-off at 9 am ET or 6 am PT.

Team news & squads

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City lineups

4-2-3-1
Brighton & Hove Albion crest
Brighton & Hove Albion
BHA
Formation
Manchester City crest
Manchester City
MCI
4-1-4-1
B. VerbruggenB. VerbruggenJ. VeltmanJ. VeltmanJ. van HeckeJ. van HeckeL. DunkL. DunkM. De CuyperM. De CuyperY. MintehY. MintehC. BalebaC. BalebaK. MitomaK. MitomaD. GomezD. GomezJ. HinshelwoodJ. HinshelwoodD. WelbeckD. WelbeckJ. TraffordJ. TraffordR. Ait NouriR. Ait NouriA. KhusanovA. KhusanovM. NunesM. NunesJ. StonesJ. StonesO. BobbO. BobbO. MarmoushO. MarmoushT. ReijndersT. ReijndersRodriRodriB. SilvaB. SilvaE. HaalandE. Haaland
Manchester City crest
Manchester City
MCI
4-2-3-1

BHA
-Line up

Substitutes

Manager

  • F. Hurzeler

MCI
-Line up

Substitutes

Manager

  • P. Guardiola

Injuries and Suspended players

Injuries and Suspensions

Injuries and Suspensions

Brighton team news

Brighton are without Adam Webster for the long term after knee surgery, while Solly March and Julio Enciso are also ruled out. 

On the positive side, forward Georginio Rutter has rejoined training and should be in contention after missing the first two matches. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler is expected to recall his regular starters after resting several big names in midweek.

Manchester City team news

For City, summer signing Rayan Aït-Nouri is expected to recover in time after limping off against Spurs. 

Josko Gvardiol, Savinho, and Claudio Echeverri all remain questionable, while Mateo Kovacic remains unavailable. The likes of Phil Foden, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Jeremy Doku are all pushing for recalls to the starting XI after beginning last week’s match on the bench.

Form

BHA
-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
11/4
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
2/5

MCI
-Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
15/8
Games over 2.5 goals
4/5
Both teams scored
2/5

Head-to-Head Record

BHA

Last 5 matches

MCI

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

6

Goals scored

10
Games over 2.5 goals
4/5
Both teams scored
4/5

Standings

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