The thumping they got at the Camp Nou will still be fresh in the minds of the Manchester City players who could not find a confidence booster at the weekend as they were held for the second consecutive game, this time by Southampton in the domestic league. Guardiola will know that the fixtures will come thick and fast and will now turn his attention towards the League Cup clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford. It is a game that neither club wants to lose and Guardiola is expected to set out a strong lineup for this game. Here is the predicted lineup that City might field for this Manchester derby:
Here is the predicted lineup that City might field for this Manchester derby:
Team News:
The manager revealed that there were no new injuries for his team to worry about ahead of this clash against Manchester United. Bacary Sagna and Yaya Toure remain the only absentees for this trip to Old Trafford.
Claudio Bravo:
Though put in a nervy performance in the last few games for the side, Bravo is expected to start for City in this game against United.
John Stones:
The England international has adjusted to Guardiola’s style of play in fine fashion and should start this game at the back for Manchester City.
Vincent Kompany:
Coming back from an injury, Kompany put in a decent shift at the weekend against the Saints and is set to start this Manchester derby.
Alexander Kolarov:
The left-back turned centre-back has been impressive as a part of the back-3 for Guardiola and is expected to start on Wednesday.
Jesus Navas:
Having played just more than 10 minutes against Southampton, Navas will be fit and raring to go for this game against Manchester United.
Fernandinho:
The Brazilian has been a preferred option in the midfield for Guardiola and is expected to keep his place in the side for this game.
Ilkay Gundogan:
Slowly cementing a place in the starting lineup at the club, Gundogan will have a huge role to play for Manchester City if they are to stay alive in the League Cup after this clash.
Raheem Sterling:
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The former Liverpool man has been quite in the last few games but is expected to start this game and will play an important role for his side on the flank.
David Silva:
The Spaniard has been the creative force for Manchester City this weekend and he will have to be at his best for City to have a shot at a victory this on Wednesday.
Nolito:
Having got just a few minutes of the game against Southampton, Nolito is expected to start this game in attack for Manchester City.
Kelechi Iheanacho:
The youngster rescued a point for his side at the weekend and will start this game, leading the attacking line for his side on the night.