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Brighton vs Man City: What time is kick off, and what TV channel is Premier League clash on?

The Premier League debutants are set for a baptism of fire against Pep's big spenders

PREMIER LEAGUE new boys Brighton officially hit the big time when they kick their season off against Manchester City.

Seagulls manager Chris Hughton will test himself against Blues boss Pep Guardiola who has so far spent £200 million this summer on new recruits.

 Chris Hughton is currently preparing his side for the start of the Premier League
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Chris Hughton is currently preparing his side for the start of the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Brighton will face Manchester City at the Amex on the first day of their Premier League season
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Brighton will face Manchester City at the Amex on the first day of their Premier League seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

Guardiola has plenty of new defensive options available to him having bought in Benjamin Mendy, Kyle Walker and Danilo.

Midfielder Bernardo Silva signed form Monaco is also expected to make his debut, as is new goalkeeper Ederson.

It has also been a busy summer at the AMEX as Brighton have brought in Pascal Gross, Josh Kerr, Markus Suttner and Mathias Normann along with 'keeper Maty Ryan.

The club have also signed PSV Eindhoven midfielder Davy Propper in a £6million deal - a club record transfer.

The Seagulls wanted tie up the deal for Propper, 25, in time for him to make his debut against City.

The fee exceeds the £5m the club paid for Ryan from Valencia earlier this summer.

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 Bernardo SIlva in action against Kyle Walker in training for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium
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Bernardo SIlva in action against Kyle Walker in training for Manchester City at the Etihad StadiumCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Brighton are set to break their transfer record to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Davy Propper
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Brighton are set to break their transfer record to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Davy PropperCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Dutchman Davy Propper has completed a £6m move to the Premier League
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Dutchman Davy Propper has completed a £6m move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Twitter @officialBHAFC

When is Brighton vs Man City?

Brighton's clash against Man City kicks off at 5.30pm. The game takes place on Saturday August 12 at Brighton's Amex stadium.

What TV channel is Brighton vs Man City?

The match is being shown live on BT Sport 1. Coverage starts at 5pm.

You can also keep tabs on the game with talkSPORT and SunSport.

Alternatively, check out all the goals later in the day on the Sun Football app.


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