The juggernaut of Manchester City kept rolling as Pep Guardiola’s men entered the UEFA Champions League action in midweek to further their quest for a quadruple this season. In the league, they have a massive 16 point lead at the top of the table and are looking increasingly set on bringing home the league trophy come May. After a heavy spending summer, that saw the Arab owners lavishly dish around their cash, City was boasting of a squad full of world-class talent. Pep not only had eleven quality players but also a bench that would be in the starting line-up for most teams around Europe. With such heavy artillery at his disposal, it is no surprise to find City where they are now.
The Citizens have just lost once in the league and one inconsequential Champions League match after locking down on their qualification to the next stage of Europe. Their incredible form has set a record in England for the highest consecutive league wins and City are looking increasingly dominant with each passing day.
They are coming up against a struggling Wigan side in the FA Cup clash and Wigan are largely considered to be the minnows for this clash.
With the busy winter fixture proving to be a tricky business, Guardiola will hope to not lose any more players this week. Having just gotten back the likes of Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus, Guardiola will want to see his players protected.
Here is how the Spanish tactician will look to line-up his unstoppable team.
Formation: 4-3-3
Defence
Claudio Bravo is expected to replace Ederson in goal for the FA Cup match. Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to feature in left back after the youngster impressed in the last month. Danilo is expected to play in right back while Kyle Walker gets some much-needed rest.
Nicolas Otamendi and Vincent Kompany will be rested with John Stones expected to play alongside Aymeric Laporte.
Midfield
Yaya Toure who has hardly featured this season can be expected to play at the base of the three-man midfield. Ilkay Gundogan might be expected to play on the right side of the midfield three alongside David Silva who recently returned to fitness.
Attack
Leroy Sane featured against Basel but Guardiola will not want to rush the German and he might be rested. Youngster Brahim Diaz and U-16 FIFA World Cup winner can be expected in the wings. In attack, Gabriel Jesus has returned to training and can be expected to start against Wigan Athletic.
