"Aiming to extend a club-record streak and pile pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal, Manchester City welcome Brighton to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Cityzens' title hopes suffered another setback in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea last time out, while Brighton snapped a winless run by seeing off Burnley 2-0. Facing a managerless Chelsea side low on confidence and defensive options appeared a favourable opportunity for City, and Pep Guardiola's side largely controlled proceedings either side of Tijjani Reijnders' opener."
"However, the hosts failed to capitalise on their dominance and were punished late on, with Enzo Fernandez striking late on in the closing stages to force a 1-1 draw, leaving City with back-to-back Premier League draws following their goalless encounter with Sunderland. Those dropped points have allowed Arsenal to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table, leaving City second and only above Aston Villa on goal difference."
"There is encouragement for the hosts in the timing of the fixture, as City have won their last 22 Premier League matches played on a Wednesday, the longest winning streak by any team on a specific weekday in the competition's history. Brighton, though, arrive with renewed belief after ending a difficult run of form. Fabian Hurzeler's side ended 2025 without a win in six league matches, but a 2-0 win over Burnley at the weekend,"
Manchester City face Brighton at the Etihad seeking to extend a club-record Wednesday winning streak and close a six-point gap to leaders Arsenal. City drew 1-1 with Chelsea after dominating much of the match but conceding late, leaving them with consecutive Premier League draws following a goalless draw with Sunderland. Arsenal lead the table with City second on goal difference above Aston Villa. Brighton ended a six-match winless run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, restoring confidence. Manchester City suffered defensive setbacks as Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol were forced off with injuries that could sideline them.
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