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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 injury
Sep 2, 07:30
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, 12:07
Manchester City fear Aymeric Laporte could face long spell on sidelines
The Manchester City defender sustained a knee injury against Brighton.
Aug 31, 18:29
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.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
John Stones, Gabriel Jesus set for Manchester City returns?
Brighton remain without suspended forward Florin Andone.
Aug 30, 16:18
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, 11:53
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, 20:47
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, 17:50
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, 11:03
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 83 | 22 | 61 | 76 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 31 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 72 | 20 | 52 | 74 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 30 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 64 | 23 | 41 | 62 |
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| 6 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 48 | 4 | 54 |
| 7 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 52 | 43 | 9 | 52 |
| 8 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 49 |
| 9 | Leicester CityLeicester | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 40 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 37 | -8 | 40 |
| 11 | Brentford | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 41 | 49 | -8 | 39 |
| 12 | Southampton | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 52 | -14 | 39 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 43 | 40 | 3 | 37 |
| 14 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 36 | 55 | -19 | 37 |
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| 18 | Burnley | 31 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 45 | -19 | 25 |
| 19 | Watford | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 30 | 62 | -32 | 22 |
| 20 | Norwich CityNorwich | 32 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 66 | -44 | 21 |
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