Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish on the verge of major landmarks - Stat Preview: Manchester City vs Brighton (Premier League)

Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

After succumbing to a 1-0 defeat against Liverpool, Manchester City will have their sights set on beating Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.

Considering City were restricted to a 0-0 draw against FC Copenhagen before their loss against Jurgen Klopp’s side as well, the Sky Blues will be itching to reassert their dominance this weekend.

However, dominant wins against the likes of Wolves, Manchester United, FC Copenhagen and Southampton before their previous two fixtures suggest that this side can return to their brilliant best against the Seagulls.

While Brighton have been easy on the eye under Roberto De Zerbi so far, the results have suggested otherwise.

Barring a 3-3 draw against Liverpool, they have tasted defeats against Tottenham and Brentford, whilst being held to a scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.

As both sides enter this fixture eyeing a victory, here is a collection of the most interesting statistics.

Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, Manchester City

Manchester City

• Manchester City have scored the most goals in the Premier League (33).
• Pep Guardiola’s side have played the most passes in the league (7,074).
• Joao Cancelo has played the most minutes out of any outfield player at City in all competitions so far this season (1,241).
• Phil Foden and Rodri have made the most pressures per 90 (13.6) out of any Manchester City player that has played over 900 minutes in all competitions.
• Joao Cancelo has made the most successful dribbles per 90 (1.88) out of any Sky Blues player that has played over 900 minutes in all competitions.

Brighton & Hove Albion

• Leandro Trossard has made the most goal involvements out of any Brighton & Hove Albion player this season (6 - 5 goals and 1 assist).
• Moises Caicedo has made the most fouls out of any player in the Premier League (21).
• Leandro Trossard has played the joint-most through balls in the league so far (9).
• Lewis Dunk, Alexis Mac Allister, Robert Sanchez and Adam Webster have played the most minutes of any Brighton player in the Premier League (900).

Leandro Trossard in action for Brighton. (Alamy)

Previous Meetings

Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion have played 28 games in total, with the former winning 18, the latter winning six and four games ending in draws.

Pep Guardiola has managed the Sky Blues to ten wins and one defeat in 11 Premier League meetings.

City beat Brighton 3-0 in the last meeting between both sides.

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Brighton and Hove Albion's Florin Andone (Anthony Devlin/Alamy)

Potential Landmarks

• Riyad Mahrez is closing in on making his 125th Premier League appearance for Manchester City.
• Jack Grealish needs one appearance to reach 50 for Manchester City.
• Kevin De Bruyne needs five assists to reach 100 Premier League assists.
• Erling Haaland needs five goals to reach 25 for Manchester City in total.