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Premier League | Gameweek 4
Aug 31, 2019 at 3pm UK
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Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City could not afford new centre-back'
The reigning champions are looking light in defence after Laporte suffered a serious-looking knee injurySep 2, 06:30
Manchester City waiting to learn extent of Aymeric Laporte's knee injury
Laporte left the field on a stretcher after mistiming a challenge on Adam Webster late in the first half.Sep 1, 11:07
Manchester City fear Aymeric Laporte could face long spell on sidelines
The Manchester City defender sustained a knee injury against Brighton.Aug 31, 17:29
The Match
Match Report
Sergio Aguero scores two and creates another as Manchester City thrash Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 to return to the top of the Premier League table.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Build-up
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John Stones, Gabriel Jesus set for Manchester City returns?
Brighton remain without suspended forward Florin Andone.Aug 30, 15:18
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Brighton boss Graham Potter: 'We must believe we can beat Manchester City'
The Seagulls' last win against the Premier League champions came in 1989.Aug 30, 10:53
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Brighton boss Graham Potter talks up Pep Guardiola "influence" on Premier League
Brighton boss says his Manchester City counterpart has so much influence.Aug 29, 19:47
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How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.Aug 29, 16:50
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion.Aug 29, 10:03
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