Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat
MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect no let-up from Brighton this weekend when the teams meet again just days after a dramatic cup tie.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has cautioned his team to prepare for another challenging match against Brighton in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. This comes just days after the teams met in a dramatic League Cup tie, where City won 3-2 on penalties. Brighton, currently third in the table, are five points behind the leaders Arsenal.
Maresca highlighted Brighton's strong form, noting that they are scoring goals in every game, often three, four, or even five goals per match. The Manchester City manager emphasized that Brighton will likely employ a direct, man-to-man approach in the upcoming match, similar to their tactics in recent games. Brighton took the lead early through Malick Yalcouye, but Mateo Kovacic equalized for City soon after.
Rutter and Cherki both scored for Brighton before Reis' deflected free-kick secured a point for City in the penalty shootout. City's season faces added pressure as they are currently under investigation for breaking Premier League financial rules. Despite this, Maresca remains focused on the task at hand, stating they must continue to win games.
Brighton, meanwhile, will remain in the northwest for both matches, with no plans to travel back to the south coast.
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