Manchester City will travel to London to face one of their most challenging tasks this weekend against defending champions, Chelsea. Both teams have had to deal with European competitions this midweek, and both emerged victorious in their respective games against Shakhtar Donetsk and Atletico Madrid. Pep Guardiola will look to continue his side’s unbeaten record this season and also retain their top spot in the table with a win against the Blues this weekend.
Here’s the predicted Manchester City lineup to feature against the London Blues.
Goalkeeper: Ederson Moraes will look to continue his solid start to the season with another clean sheet against Chelsea. The new signing from Benfica has been one of the most valuable goalkeepers in the league this season.
Right Back: Kyle Walker will feature as the right back on Saturday. The former Tottenham fullback has been an important part of City’s success under Guardiola this season.
Center Back(R): Captain Vincent Kompany will remain injured, as Nicolas Otamendi is expected to start as one of three centre-backs on the weekend. The Argentinian has proved to be a solid defensive asset for Pep Guardiola this campaign.
Center Back(L): John Stones will look to continue his impressive start to the season with another strong performance against Chelsea this week. The former Everton starlet has been very important in Man City’s sturdy backline.
Left Back: Fabian Delph might be able to retain his place in the team. Guardiola has been moulding the midfielder into a fullback in recent matches and also admitted that he’s quite with his performance. Delph remained solid during in his journey so far as a left back.
Central Defensive Midfield: Fernandinho will stand as the cover for the backline in the holding midfield role. The Brazilian still remain Man City’s only quality holding midfielder with Yaya Toure’s deteriorating form. He will look to put a stop to N’Golo Kante’s onslaught in central areas.
Right Midfield: Kevin de Bruyne will be a vital part of Manchester City’s offensive plans against Chelsea. The Belgian International has already notched up three assists to his name. He’ll also look to score his first goal in the Premier League this weekend.
Central Midfield: David Silva will partner alongside Fernandinho in midfield in a slightly advanced position. His composure and ball playing abilities will be a necessity against the sturdy Chelsea backline. But much to Pep Guardiola’s delight, Ilkay Gundogan will also remain an option in midfield.
Left Midfield: Leroy Sane might get the nod ahead of Raheem Sterling. The German International has been quite prolific this season. His pace and grit will surely cause a few troubles for the Chelsea defence.
Center Forward: Sergio Aguero has been the main man for Manchester City this season. Scoring six goals in six matches, his offensive contributions have helped City reach the top and it will once again in dire need for City as they look to overcome Chelsea this weekend.
Center Forward: Gabriel Jesus will partner alongside Sergio Aguero in the two-man frontline for City. The two attackers have gelled well so far this season. Gabriel will seek to extend his goals tally for the season.
This is how they might line up:
