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Published on 2024-02-04 08:30:00
Manchester City is gearing up to face Brentford in West London, and we’re taking a stab at predicting their lineup for the upcoming clash. Despite their convincing 3-1 win against Burnley, manager Pep Guardiola is expected to make some changes to the side, with four adjustments in total.
In goal, Ederson Moraes is predicted to start, aiming to improve his side’s defensive record as they have only kept one clean sheet in their last 10 Premier League fixtures. Experienced player Kyle Walker is expected to replace the young Rico Lewis at right-back. John Stones, after an impressive display against Burnley, is likely to retain his place in the starting XI alongside Ruben Dias, replacing Josko Gvardiol. Nathan Ake is anticipated to play at left-back instead of the Croatian after starting at center-back in the previous game against Vincent Kompany’s side.
In the midfield, Rodri and Bernardo Silva are expected to start, with Bernardo taking the place of Matheus Nunes. Kevin De Bruyne is set to continue in his role behind the striker after a sharp display in the last match against Burnley. Meanwhile, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku are predicted to start on the right and left wings, respectively, after influential performances in the previous game.
Erling Haaland, who came on as a substitute in the last match, is expected to replace Julian Alvarez in the starting lineup, despite Alvarez’s brilliant brace against Burnley. The intention behind bringing Haaland on as a substitute in the last match was likely to give him some game time ahead of their upcoming clash against Brentford.
The predicted lineup for Manchester City against Brentford is as follows: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland, Doku.
The predicted lineup is based on recent performances and player availability. Manchester City fans will be eager to see how Guardiola’s predicted lineup fares in the upcoming game.
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