Manchester City latest: injuries, defeat and transfer links
Brighton claimed their first away win at Manchester City, with VAR checking a late first-half handball appeal and Albion fans in full voice at the Etihad.
Manchester City’s FFP case may drag on for a year, with Emile Heskey tipping a 60-point deduction and Ally McCoist warning the saga is damaging the English game.
Manchester City remain linked with Alex Scott, but Bournemouth owner Bill Foley says they 'haven’t given up' on a new deal despite interest from bigger clubs.
Mohamed Aboutrika says Enzo Maresca is misusing Ayyoub Bouaddi in advanced roles after the Brighton loss, arguing the midfielder is a natural number six.
Manchester City head to RB Leipzig with Mathues Nunes available, no suspensions and Antoine Semenyo still out with a knee injury until around 19 December.
Manchester City are named as rivals to Tottenham for Villarreal right-back Alexander Freeman, valued at £12.5m after impressing for club and the USA.
Manchester City and Chelsea have asked about Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, with a summer bidding war mooted as the Belgian club set a €50m starting price.
