{
  "id": 17065383,
  "title": "Maresca expects another tough Brighton test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/maresca-expects-another-tough-brighton-test-17065383",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T13:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/maresca-expects-another-tough-brighton-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his team to expect no let-up from Brighton during their upcoming Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday. The warning follows a dramatic League Cup quarter-final clash on Wednesday, where City reached the next round by defeating the Seagulls on penalties after a 2-2 draw.\n\nMaresca noted that Brighton is currently in a \"brilliant moment,\" characterized by winning games and scoring frequently. According to Free Malaysia Today, Maresca observed that Brighton has played with a \"front foot, man to man\" approach in their Premier League games against Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Liverpool.\n\nBoth Maresca and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler are expected to return to full-strength sides for the weekend fixture after making 16 changes during their recent cup meeting. In the Premier League standings, City is currently level on points with Arsenal, while third-placed Brighton sits five points behind the top two teams.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/maresca-braced-for-another-tough-test-in-brighton-repeat",
        "published": "2026-10-29T11:45:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}