Manchester City injury update ahead of Brighton clash: here are the players ruled out of the Premier League 2025/26 Matchweek 3.

Manchester City will aim to get back on track when they visit the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in Sunday’s Premier League fixture.

After opening the campaign with a commanding 4-0 win over Wolves, Pep Guardiola’s men stumbled last weekend, falling to a 2-0 home defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Citizens now prepare to take on a Brighton side that proved a tough opponent last season — beating City 2-1 at the Amex before holding them to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad in March.

Ahead of this encounter, Sports Mole takes a look at City’s latest injury and suspension updates.

Manchester City injury and suspension list

Mateo Kovacic

Status: Out

Injury: Achilles

Expected return: September 27 (vs. Burnley)

Kovacic underwent Achilles surgery earlier in the summer, ruling him out of the Club World Cup. He is not expected back until after the international break.

Rayan Ait-Nouri

Status: Available

Previous injury: Ankle

Return date: August 31 (vs. Brighton)

Ait-Nouri limped off during the first half of his home debut against Spurs, but Guardiola has since confirmed the left-back is fit and in contention for Sunday.

Josko Gvardiol

Status: Minor doubt

Injury: Knock

Expected return: August 31 (vs. Brighton)

The defender has missed City’s opening two matches with a knock, but he has rejoined training and could make the squad this weekend.

Savinho

Status: Out

Injury: Unspecified

Expected return: After international break

The winger sustained an injury during a pre-season friendly against Palermo and will remain sidelined until after the break, amid ongoing transfer speculation.

Marcus Bettinelli

Status: Out

Injury: Knock

Expected return: Unknown

City’s backup goalkeeper is out with an unspecified knock, with no timeframe currently set for his return.

Kalvin Phillips

Status: Out

Injury: Achilles

Expected return: Unknown

Phillips also underwent Achilles surgery during the summer. With his future at the club uncertain, it remains unclear when he will be fit to play again.

Suspensions

Manchester City have no suspended players for this fixture.