The Seagulls head into the game without a win in their last four league matches, but the unpredictable nature of the Premier League means they're still sitting in fifth place heading into the weekend's action.
Liverpool are just a point off the top of the table, and are the only team in the league to still be unbeaten as the competition approaches the quarter way mark.
Meanwhile, Man City boss Pep Guardiola has praised the Seagulls following his side's 4-1 win over Graham Potter' s men last weekend, and said: “That was my opinion (Graham Potter is England's best coach) two years ago and I have the same opinion. I like what they do. They are top four and really up there.
“But last season also I like what they do. They played really well but did not get the results. I know Graham from when he was at Swansea. That is why he is in that position and that is why I had a picture about which team we play today.
“They know exactly what to do. They make the build up with a good keeper, they have four at the back. The occupy perfectly the ball. They have runners high and wide with a winger. It does not matter if they wing-backs, full backs or wingers.
“And after that they create the spaces for the people in the middle. They press aggressive and they have courage to play. So all the things I would like as a spectator, what I would like to see in my team, I see it and I identify with this team.”
Here is our rundown of the latest news and updates from the Premier League, as the build-up to this weekend's eagerly-anticipated action continues:
9. Alli tipped to leave Spurs
Football pundit Alex McLeish has tipped Spurs to sell midfielder Dele Alli in January, and invest heavily in new signings to save their season. Nuno Espirito Santo's side have lost four of their nine Premier League games in the campaign thus far. (Football Insider) Photo: Martin Rose
10. Duo jostle for Hazard
Chelsea and Newcastle United are both said to hold an interest in Real Madrid flop Eden Hazard, who could make a return to England in January after a grim spell at the Bernabeu. He's likely to cost any interested party around £42m. (Daily Mail) Photo: BRUNO FAHY