Michael Owen makes confident Man City vs Brighton score prediction

Manchester City return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's side are only battling on two fronts this season, after defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup semi final on Saturday. City also come into this game in second position following last night's events at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's team are two points clear after beating Manchester United 4-0 on Merseyside. Despite it being a tough few days for the Blues, former Liverpool and United striker Michael Owen is confident that City will bounce back.

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Speaking to BetVictor, Owen commented: "Despite the defeat, I’m sure Pep Guardiola will have been proud with the effort he saw from his side. Being three down at half-time, it would have been easy for his side to let the match drift away, they didn’t and made a real game of it in the second half.

"What a couple of weeks in North London it was for Brighton. To follow up that win at Arsenal with a win at Spurs was so impressive, you never quite know what Brighton you’ll get.

"They deserved the win against Spurs, every credit to them. I don’t think this will be as good an away trip though. Brighton may score, but City will get the win."

Owen's prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Brighton and Hove Albion

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