Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has labeled their upcoming Premier League fixture against Brighton as a challenging encounter.
Guardiola emphasized the importance of a victory at the Amex Stadium to stay in contention with title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool.
The reigning champions currently trail Arsenal by four points and are one point behind Liverpool in the title race.
With two matches in hand, starting with the game against Brighton, City is aware of the significance of securing maximum points.
Guardiola expressed, “Today marks one of the toughest fixtures of the season for us.
“Playing away at Brighton has always posed a significant challenge due to their style of play.
“I have immense respect for Roberto de Zerbi, and each season, my admiration for him grows. Coming up against his team is a formidable task.
“Despite facing numerous obstacles such as player departures of Colwill, Mac Allister, Caicedo, and dealing with several injuries, Brighton’s style of play remains consistent and tough to overcome.”
Guardiola shared these insights with the media ahead of the crucial clash.