Man City vs Brighton live stream: How to watch Premier League game online and on TV, team news

The Man City vs Brighton live stream will see the reigning champions attempt to bounce back after suffering back-to-back Premier League defeats for the first time since 2018 — and you can watch it live from anywhere with a VPN.   

Man City don’t lose games very often. And they almost never lose two games in a row. Yet for the first time since December 2018, the relentless winning machine has come grinding to a halt after losing against Wolves and Arsenal in consecutive EPL matchweeks. A third loss would be almost unthinkable for Pep Guardiola’s world-class side, but Brighton are a tough test for any team. Fortunately, the return of Rodri after a three-game suspension should rebalance the side and provide much-needed steeliness in the midfield. 

Meanwhile, Brighton are looking to recover from their own run of disappointing form after following up a dismal defeat against Aston Villa with a fortunate draw against Liverpool. While it’s been a fantastic start to the season for the Seagulls, they are in danger of slipping down the table somewhat as the likes of West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace are breathing down their neck. A win at the Etihad Stadium might be a tall order, but even earning a point would be well-celebrated. 

Here's how they line up: 

Man City: Ortega, Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Stones, Doku, Rodri, Alvarez, Silva, Haaland, Foden.

Brighton: Steele, Julio, Dunk, Milner, March, Pedro, Gross, Welbeck, Baleba, Mitoma, Adingra.

Can Man City return to winning ways, or will Brighton continue to impress? You’ll need to watch a Man City vs Brighton live stream to find out and we’ve got all the details below. 

Plus, make sure you don’t miss any of the EPL action by checking our guide on how to watch Premier League live streams. 

How to watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream wherever you are

The Man City vs Brighton live stream will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?

The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you're abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.

Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long-term.

Speed, security and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. In our testing, we were impressed by its fast connection times and by its ability to access more than 3,000 services in 160 locations across 94 countries. A 30-day money-back guarantee is another bonus.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Peacock or another service and watch the game.

How to watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream in the U.S.

Viewers in the U.S. can watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream on USA and on the NBC Sports website with a valid login. USA is available with most cable TV packages.

For cord-cutters, one option is Sling TV. The Sling Blue package is priced from $40 per month, but you can get 50% off your first month - and it comes with more than 30 channels including USA.

Or you could go for Fubo. Its Pro Plan costs $75 per month but gives you 121 channels, including USA, plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy. USA is also in YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.

If you're outside of the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN.

Sling TV offers two packages, both of which start from $40 a month. The Sling Blue plan comes with 30-plus channels, including NBC, USA and NBCSN. Plus, right now, Sling is offering your first month for half price.

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How to watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream in the U.K.

Unfortunately, there will be no Man City vs Brighton live stream in the U.K. That's because the match has not been picked to be shown on TV.

U.S. fans visiting the U.K. can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service from abroad. We recommend ExpressVPN.

As it stands, live Premier League rights are split three ways in the U.K. between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video.

For the 23/24 season, Sky Sports is set to show 128 matches live, while TNT Sports will show 52 matches live, including every Saturday lunchtime kick-off. Amazon Prime Video will broadcast 20 matches including the Boxing Day schedule.

How to watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream in Canada

Canadians can watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream on Fubo, the home of Premier League soccer in Canada. 

The Essentials plan with gets you all Premier League matches, as well as games in Ligue 1, Serie A and the Coppa Italia plus 29 channels including BeINSports and MLB Network. It costs CAN$24.99 per month, but you can save up to 26% by purchasing an annual plan.

The Premium plan, priced at $39.99 per month, includes Premier League matches in 4K, as well as 20 entertainment channels.

Canadians stuck abroad that still want their low-price alternative can use a VPN such as ExpressVPN to trick their streaming device into thinking it's back in the great white north.

How to watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream in Australia

Aussies can watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream on Optus Sport, which has the rights to all 380 Premier League games this season. Optus can be accessed via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, and also on Chromecast and Apple TV and costs $24.99 AUD per month. An Annual Pass is also available for $199 AUD/year.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on your Optus account, as if you were back home.

How to watch the Man City vs Brighton live stream in New Zealand

Kiwis can access the Man City vs Brighton live stream via Sky Sport. This costs $63.98 NZD per month, or you could go for the Sky Sport Now service, which gives you just the Sport channels but for a reduced cost of $24.99/week, $44.99/month or $449.99/year. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN. 

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