At a Glance
- Manchester City host Brighton on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET on Peacock
- City trail Arsenal by six points after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea
- Brighton can leap to sixth with a win but have never won at the Etihad in 15 tries
- Why it matters: A City win keeps the title race tight; a Brighton upset reshapes the top half
Pep Guardiola’s side must beat Brighton to stay within striking distance of league leaders Arsenal, while the Seagulls hunt a historic first league victory at the Etihad.
The Stakes
City’s stoppage-time slip against Chelsea left them six points adrift of Arsenal. Brighton, fresh off a 2-0 win over Burnley, sit tenth and could climb as high as sixth with three points.
Brighton’s away-day blues at City are stark:
- 15 previous Premier League visits
- Zero wins
- A single point would still mark progress
Where to Watch
| Country | Service | Price | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Peacock Premium | $11/month | 2:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Now Sports | £35/month | 7:30 p.m. GMT |
| Canada | Fubo | CA$27 first month | 2:30 p.m. ET |
| Australia | Stan Sport | AU$20/month | 6:30 a.m. AEDT (Thu) |
Key Takeaways
- City need a win to keep pressure on Arsenal
- Brighton’s new-manager bounce under Fabian Hürzeler faces its toughest test
- A Seagulls victory would be their first ever at the Etihad in league play
Expect Guardiola’s men to push early, but Brighton carry enough momentum to make the champions sweat for every point.
