Manchester City host Brighton tonight in the first of two meetings between the sides in four days.

The Seagulls return to the Etihad at the weekend in the Premier League but, first up, it is the EFL Cup last 16.

City’s perfect domestic record ended at Villa Park on Saturday. Aston Villa won 2-1, and boss Enzo Maresca was frustrated that his side failed to take their chances and were punished for it. It was City’s second defeat in four games in all competitions, following the 4-2 home loss to PSG in the Champions League.

Brighton have hit a sticky patch. After a brilliant start to the season, Fabian Hürzeler’s side have gone two games without a win, drawing 0-0 at Jablonec in the Conference League and then losing 2-0 at Liverpool on Sunday.

They have already shown their quality in this competition, though. Brighton came from 2-0 down to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the third round.

Brighton have also had the better of City in recent meetings. City have failed to win any of their last four matches against the Seagulls.

Where to Watch Manchester City v Brighton: TV and online streams

Manchester City versus Brighton kicks off at 7:30pm GMT on Wednesday, October 28 at the Etihad Stadium.

The match is live on Sky Sports in the UK. You can also stream it on the Sky Go app.

Supporters overseas should check their local EFL Cup TV rights holders.

Recent Form & Stats for Manchester City v Brighton

• Manchester City have conceded nine times across their last four matches in all competitions
• City have won the EFL Cup nine times, just one fewer than Liverpool
• City are without a win in four meetings with Brighton (D2 L2)
• City have suffered EFL Cup elimination before round five in three of the last five seasons
• Brighton’s trip to the Etihad is the third of five successive away matches across a 16-day period
• The Seagulls have never beaten Man City away from home in 17 previous attempts (D3 L14)