Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City injury updates and Brighton team news

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be addressing the media this lunchtime as the Blues prepare to take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League.

Sunday proved to be a disappointing evening all round for City as they dropped points to leaders Arsenal and suffered a major injury blow. Enzo Fernandez's late equaliser for Chelsea ensured Guardiola's men are now six points behind the Gunners.

During the match, defender Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken shinbone and will have surgery later this week. Guardiola will likely provide an update on his recovery timeline this afternoon.

The title race will also be a talking point while Guardiola could also be asked about the goings on at Manchester United too after they sacked Ruben Amorim less than two weeks out from the derby.

Follow the Guardiola press conference below...

Up in Sunderland, Pep Guardiola was bemused at being asked about his future for the second time in a fortnight and amused at how Manchester City's draw would be perceived. Told that his team had dropped two points at the Stadium of Light, he countered that they had gained one as he defended the performance on one of those nights when the ball would simply not drop in the goal for them.

Not far away from the press conference room, Bernardo Silva was being punchier. "We are not happy because we wanted better than this," the City captain said as he lamented that they hadn't come out for the first half with the same level that they subsequently enjoyed in the second.

It is not uncommon for Guardiola to praise the performance of his players after they drop points - he tends to be more critical of them when they win - just as it is rare that Silva minces his words after a draw or defeat. In that