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Published on 2024-04-11 19:30:00
After drawing with Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City are set to face Luton Town in the Premier League. Paul Merson predicts that Pep Guardiola will not drop a player he considers ‘mindblowing’ for this match. Despite the upcoming second leg with Madrid, rotation is expected, with players like Phil Foden likely to be unavailable due to injury and Kevin De Bruyne possibly getting some minutes after missing the Real Madrid game due to illness.
Although City are heavy favorites to beat Luton, they can be unpredictable and are fighting for their place in the Premier League. Erling Haaland, who has not been in top form recently, may still start against Luton according to Merson. Pep Guardiola values rhythm and momentum, so Haaland might feature in the match to keep him in form for future games.
While it remains uncertain if Haaland will start against Luton, Pep Guardiola may opt to bring him on as a substitute to maintain his rhythm while minimizing the risk of injury. With a comfortable squad depth, City can secure a victory without necessarily relying on key players like Haaland and Foden from the start. Overall, Merson predicts a 3-0 win for City but acknowledges the unpredictable nature of football as the title race in the Premier League remains open.
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