Manchester City will be without star striker Erling Haaland for their Premier League match against Brighton, according to team news released ahead of the fixture. The Norwegian forward, who featured in City's previous league outing against Sunderland on September 20, 2026, has been omitted from the lineup for the clash at the Amex Stadium.
The club has not disclosed the specific reason for Haaland's absence. The 24-year-old has been in prolific form this season, making his omission a significant talking point.
City's lineup for the Brighton game will be confirmed shortly before kick-off on October 28, 2026. The match is part of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
