Albion ’s double-header in Manchester looked daunting but ended up as rewarding. Here are five things we learned, or of which we were reminded, from a 1-1 draw at City and 2-1 win at United. It is all positive from five days which might help shape a season and have been hugely valuable for the squad and head coach.

Man United have faced Brighton in six previous FA Cup ties and have won them all, most recently in the 2023 semifinals, prevailing 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the league, though, Brighton have won three of their last four visits to Old Trafford (the lone loss came this season, a 4-2 reverse) and that makes for an intriguing fixture.

Preview the matchup between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Erling Haaland scored his 20th Premier League goal of the season, but Manchester City still managed to drop two more points and could end the week eight points behind leaders Arsenal.