Manchester City host Brighton at the Etihad on Saturday, a week after their perfect league record ended at Aston Villa. Brighton arrive third, though Liverpool ended their four-game winning league run on Sunday.Ahead of Saturday’s 3pm kick-off in Manchester, new customers can net £50 in free bets with Betfred. Register and deposit £10 by debit card, Apple Pay or Instant Bank Transfer. Then place a £10 bet on any sports market at odds of evens or bigger.You don’t need a Betfred bonus code to claim this offer – simply sign up through our link and the free bets will be credited automatically once your qualifying bet settles.Nicolas Jackson’s double gave Aston Villa victory over City at Villa Park (2-1), ending a seven-game winning start. Marc Guéhi’s miscontrol let Jackson in for the opener, and Gianluigi Donnarumma let the second slip under him. Erling Haaland’s header was his 13th goal of the season. Saturday is City’s second meeting with Brighton at the Etihad in four days, after Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie.Brighton’s four-game winning league run ended at Anfield on Sunday, with Liverpool scoring twice in four minutes (2-0). Yasin Ayari blazed over at 0-0 and later hit a post from 20 yards. Fabian Hürzeler’s side stay third, but they have now gone two games without a goal after a 0-0 draw at Jablonec.Net even more value with BetfredFollow our link to Betfred and complete these steps:Register as a new customer using our linkDeposit £10 or more using a debit cardPlace a single £10 bet on any sports market at odds of evens (2.0) or higherOnce it settles, £50 in free bets lands within 24 hours: 3 x £10 for any Sportsbook market and 2 x £10 for win-only accumulators of four or more selections. All of them expire after 7 days.All three sportsbook free bets can go on Saturday’s game at the Etihad, while the acca bets need four selections or more.Brighton’s goal threat to punish City’s home leaksCity have won all four home league games this season, yet they have conceded in three of them. Sunderland scored three in a 5-3 defeat, then Ipswich scored twice in a 3-2 defeat. Two of Ipswich’s goals came from Guéhi errors, and Villa’s opener came from another. Brighton have 23 league goals, the most in the division.The case for a City clean sheet rests on Brighton’s recent finishing. They have failed to score in two games in a row, and Ayari’s miss at Anfield summed it up. The caveat is this fixture. Brighton beat City 2-1 at home last season, then drew 1-1 at the Etihad in January. Haaland has 13 goals already and scored again at Villa Park. Goals at both ends is the call.Both teams to scoreErling Haaland to score anytimeBrighton took four points off City last season, and this City defence looks less equipped to stop them taking more.Understanding the offerTo qualify:Register as a new Betfred customer ahead of Manchester City vs Brighton (18+, UK and Gibraltar only).Deposits must be made by debit card, or a debit card linked to Apple Pay or Instant Bank Transfer.Your qualifying bet must settle within 7 days of registering.Cashed-out or voided bets do not count.Key terms and conditions of this Betfred offerFree bets cannot be used on Virtual Sports or Totepool.One offer per customer, household, IP address or device. Read more about the current 2026/27 seasonChampions League winner oddsPremier League winner oddsPremier League top 4 oddsPremier League relegation oddsPremier League refereesGolden Boot oddsAbout the authorZack LaneZack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. With a most improved player award being his highest accolade in youth football, Zack turned to writing about football rather than playing it. Today, he channels that passion into his commentary, while also keeping a keen eye on a wide range of other sports.Find Zack’s socials: X: @avfczackpatrickLinkedInCommercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices and learn about:Reality checks and time limitsSelf-exclusionDeposit limitsGambling blocker toolsLimiting gambling contentHow to prevent underage gambling in the UKA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.