Man City vs Brighton live early team news plus kick-off time and TV decision

Manchester City welcome Brighton to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in their final Premier League fixture before the international break.

City slipped to defeat last week at Nottingham Forest to complicate their bid to finish in the top four and secure a Champions League spot - but victory over Brighton could boost those ambitions by putting four points between the two sides. Given Newcastle's Carabao Cup final with Liverpool this weekend, City could go into the international break in third with a win, or as low as seventh with defeat.

Pep Guardiola has had a full week to prepare his squad and is not expected to have any further injury concerns. John Stones, Manu Akanji and Nathan Ake will still miss the game, as will Rodri. Oscar Bobb is getting closer to a return but faces competition to make the matchday squad.

Today's game is not broadcast on live TV in the UK, so follow below for pre-match build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction from the Etihad.

Hello, and welcome to our coverage of today's Premier League clash between City and Brighton - a game which could define both sides' top four hopes.

City start the weekend in fifth, a point ahead of Brighton who are seventh. With some rivals not in action this weekend, followed by a fortnight of international breaks and FA Cup clashes, three points today are vital.

Guardiola has had a week of rest and training to prepare his players - stick around for all the build-up, live updates and reaction from the Etihad.