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

Manchester City play host to Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in a clash that could prove pivotal in the battle for a top-five finish in the Premier League.

Sitting in fifth place, City hold a narrow one-point lead over their in-form visitors. With the title race slipping further out of reach, Pep Guardiola's side are now firmly focused on securing Champions League qualification.

Brighton, on the other hand, have bounced back in style after their humbling 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, stringing together four consecutive league wins. Fabian Hurzeler's men have shown the resilience that has defined their campaign, and they will travel to Manchester full of belief that they can take all three points.

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

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

Peacock

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In the United States (U.S.), the game will be available to stream live online on Peacock.

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Manchester City vs Brighton kick-off time

Premier League - Premier League

Etihad Stadium

The Premier League match will be played at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with kick-off at 11 am ET or 8 am PT in the United States.

Team news & squads

Manchester City vs Brighton lineups

Manchester City

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

BHA

18

S. Ortega

24

J. Gvardiol

45

A. Khusanov

82

R. Lewis

3

C

R. Dias

11

J. Doku

26

Savinho

19

I. Gundogan

7

O. Marmoush

14

N. Gonzalez

9

Erling Haaland

1

B. Verbruggen

4

C

A. Webster

29

J. van Hecke

41

J. Hinshelwood

30

P. Estupinan

17

Y. Minteh

25

D. Gomez

20

C. Baleba

22

K. Mitoma

14

G. Rutter

9

J. Pedro

4-2-3-1

BHA

MCI

-Line up

• 18

  S. Ortega

• 24

  J. Gvardiol

• 45

  A. Khusanov

  48’

• 82

  R. Lewis

• 3

  R. Dias (C)

• 11

  J. Doku

  61’

• 26

  Savinho

  15’

  58’

• 19

  I. Gundogan

  39’

• 7

  O. Marmoush

  39’

  86’

• 14

  N. Gonzalez

• 9

  Erling Haaland

  11’

Substitutes

• 17

  K. De Bruyne

  86’

• 10

  J. Grealish

• 27

  M. Nunes

• 20

  B. Silva

  58’, 76’

• 87

  J. McAtee

• 33

  S. Carson

• 22

  V. Reis

• 8

  M. Kovacic

• 47

  P. Foden

  76’

Manager

• P. Guardiola

BHA

-Line up

• 1

  B. Verbruggen

  90’ + 1’

• 4

  A. Webster (C)

• 29

  J. van Hecke

• 41

  J. Hinshelwood

• 30

  P. Estupinan

  21’

• 17

  Y. Minteh

  83’

• 25

  D. Gomez

  75’

• 20

  C. Baleba

  26’

  87’

• 22

  K. Mitoma

  18’

  83’

• 14

  G. Rutter

  75’

• 9

  J. Pedro

  10’

Substitutes

• 8

  B. Gruda

  83’

• 11

  S. Adingra

  83’

• 16

  E. Cashin

• 27

  M. Wieffer

  87’

  89’

• 39

  C. Rushworth

• 18

  D. Welbeck

  75’

• 26

  Y. Ayari

  75’

• 57

  J. Knight

• 53

  J. Slater

Manager

• F. Hurzeler

Manchester City team news

City boss Pep Guardiola is facing a selection headache with several key names missing. Nathan Aké is set for an extended spell on the sidelines, ruled out for up to 11 weeks, while John Stones, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Manuel Akanji also remain unavailable. However, there is optimism that Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovačić, and Omar Marmoush could return after sitting out the recent clash with Nottingham Forest.

Brighton team news

Brighton will be boosted by the return of Tariq Lamptey from suspension, while there is hope that Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, and Matt O'Riley could be fit in time. However, Jason Steele, Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner, and Igor are all expected to remain sidelined.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MCI

Last 5 matches

BHA

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Brighton

  2

  -

  1

  Manchester City

• Brighton

  0

  -

  4

  Manchester City

• Manchester City

  2

  -

  1

  Brighton

• Brighton

  1

  -

  1

  Manchester City

• Manchester City

  3

  -

  1

  Brighton

11

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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