Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Fulham today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Manchester City’s defensive woes deepened with the news that Nathan Ake faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines following surgery on a fractured left foot. The Netherlands international has endured an injury-hit campaign, and his latest setback leaves City scrambling for options at the back.

Joao Pedro scored a stoppage-time penalty as the Seagulls finally beat Fulham in the Premier League at the 10th attempt.

Liverpool started on the front foot as they aimed to extend their lead atop the table as Curtis Jones sidefooted just wide of the mark with five minutes on the clock.

Nottingham Forest host Manchester City to kick-start the Premier League weekend. Forest vs Man City best bets Nottingham Forest to score first – 7/5 with bet365 Manchester City over 15.5