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Both Teams To Score

Brighton are embarking on a new era under promising German manager Fabian Hurzeler. Despite a host of injuries, the Seagulls sit eighth in the league, with their only defeats coming away at Liverpool and Chelsea.

Albion have been impressive going forward, only drawing a blank at home to Ipswich, a game in which they accumulated 1.66 xG from 21 shots. Brighton have kept just three clean sheets so far, with ‘Both Teams To Score’ landing in every home game apart from the 0-0 draw with Ipswich.

Manchester City have looked shaky in their defence of the Premier League title, but still sits just two points off leaders Liverpool. Away defeats against Tottenham, Bournemouth and Sporting Lisbon, coupled with an injury crisis has worried the City faithful.

Of their five league away games, BTTS has landed in four, with only Chelsea failing to score on the opening game of the season.

With injuries to defensive duo John Stones and Ruben Dias and Balon d’Or winner Rodri, Manchester City may struggle to contain a potent Brighton attack.

Georginio Rutter over 1.5 shots

Much was made of Brighton breaking their transfer record to sign Georginio Rutter from Leeds. Due to the impressive form of Joao Pedro, the Frenchman had to bide his time for a start but an injury to the Brazilian has allowed Rutter to break into the team – an opportunity he has snapped with both hands.

In seven starts, the 22-year-old has scored twice and registered three assists. His off-the-ball work has adorned the Albion faithful, with his 2.48 fouls committed a consequence of his endeavour and tenacity.

He’s also shown eagerness in front of goal, averaging 3.64 shots per 90. In his seven starts, Rutter has had at least two in six games, only failing to have a shot in a backs-to-the-wall performance at Newcastle. He also registered three shots in 18 minutes off the bench against Arsenal.

Igor to be booked

Igor was one of three players highly recommended by Roberto De Zerbi and brought to the club last summer. The Brazilian has struggled to break into the team owing to the form of fan-favourite duo Jan Paul van Hecke and Lewis Dunk. An injury to Dunk has meant Igor’s services have been required four times already this season.

The 26-year-old has been lauded for his ball-playing ability but can also be quite lax defensively. He relishes a physical dual so will be looking forward to playing against Erling Haaland on Saturday night.

One trait of his game is his aggression in tackles and eagerness to win the ball high up the pitch. This can often see him caught out of possession, with his yellows against Tottenham and Wolves both for cynical fouls. He was also booked for similar in the cup drubbing of League One minnows Crawley.

Playing against a fast and technical Manchester City defence, Igor may have his work cut out once more.