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Premier League | Gameweek 4
Aug 31, 2019 at 3pm UK
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Reaction
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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Semi-Finals
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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 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 48 | 20 | 28 | 47 |
| 2 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 41 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 40 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 37 |
| 5 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 35 |
| 6 | Manchester CityMan City | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 35 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 34 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 32 | -2 | 32 |
| 9 | Fulham | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 30 |
| 10 | Brentford | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 29 | 1 | 28 |
| 12 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 41 | -14 | 26 |
| 13 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 30 | 12 | 24 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 23 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 21 |
| 16 | Everton | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 17 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 16 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 35 | -15 | 16 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 14 |
| 20 | Southampton | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 44 | -32 | 6 |
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