Manchester City slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat after blowing the lead to lose 2-1 at Brighton, allowing Liverpool to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Julio, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Ayari, Rutter; Adingra, Welbeck, Mitoma Subs: Steele, Gruda, Pedro, Enciso, Moder, Baleba, Wieffer, Ferguson, O’Riley Manchester City: Ederson;

Manchester City face Brighton on Saturday with Pep Guardiola's team looking to avoid experiencing four defeats in a row for the first time under the Spanish manager.  A win for City would see them return to the top of the English Premier League,