Man City vs Brighton LIVE - Early team news, injury latest and how to watch Premier League clash

Manchester City are looking for what could be a huge win tonight when they host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.

City take on the Seagulls 24 hours before leaders Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium. While Arne Slot's men are not in the best form this season, they stand a chance of taking points off the Gunners and the Blues need to ensure they capitalise in midweek.

Currently, Pep Guardiola's side sit six points behind Arsenal and are in the midst of an injury crisis. Ruben Dias will be out for potentially six weeks with a hamstring injury, while Josko Gvardiol has been ruled out for a long time with a broken shinbone.

John Stones is also no closer to a comeback, leading to gaps in the defence ahead of this game. City will be able to call upon Nathan Ake and Nico Gonzalez in a boost for Guardiola.

While the defence is looking weaker than usual, City's attack remains strong with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland in position to start.

Follow all the updates from the Etihad Stadium below.

Good afternoon and welcome to the City matchday blog as the Blues prepare to take on Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. Sunday's disappointing draw to Chelsea in the final moments has seen Guardiola's men drop further behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. To add to the frustration, City are in the midst of an injury crisis with the defence down to its bare bones ahead of this one. However, Guardiola put out a resolute message in his pre-match press conference and that shall give the Blues confidence.

A win tonight would be ideal for City considering Arsenal do not play until tomorrow. If their old foes Liverpool can do City a favour in north London, Guardiola's men could enter the FA Cup weekend just