Fabian Hurzeler spoke to the press ahead of Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Amex.

Brighton & Hove Albion could welcome back three players for this weekend’s clash against Manchester City.

The Seagulls have enjoyed a good start to the season under Fabian Hurzeler and sit eighth in the table, just two points off the Champions League spots. They’ll also feel hopeful of inflicting another defeat on City, who have lost the last three matches.

Brighton's chances will only increase with the possible returns of Matt O'Riley and Joao Pedro on Saturday, with Hurzeler claiming the pair have a ‘big chance’ of making the matchday squad.

O'Riley, who joined in the summer from Celtic, hasn’t played a match this term due to an ankle issue sustained in pre-season, while Pedro started the first three league matches of the campaign but has also been struggling with an ankle injury in recent weeks.

Elsewhere, Carlos Baleba is another who could be available after he missed last week’s defeat at Anfield with a knock. Yasin Ayari was replaced in that game with an ankle issue but is expected to be available for the clash against the Premier League champions at the Amex.

However, it’s less clear whether Yankuba Minteh and Lewis Dunk will be options for the Seagulls, with the pair missing the last two games due to knocks. Adam Webster, James Milner and Solly March will definitely miss out due to longer-term issues.

Meanwhile, speaking ahead of the game, Hurzeler said he is confident that his side can take points against City and continue Pep Guardiola’s side’s lousy run of form.

“Against every team there are opportunities,” claimed the 31-year-old. “Especially this season, the league is so equal. It's very, very competitive. Everyone can beat everyone and we see it every weekend. That's why we always see an opportunity. We always see a chance.

“Of course, we have a lot of respect. City is, for me, still the best team in the world, they have the best manager in the world. But in the end it's a game and we play at home and we want to continue our process and we see this as a next opportunity to challenge the establishment.”