This is a Manchester City predicted lineup for the Premier League’s early kickoff as the second-placed side takes on Newcastle. With a win needed to keep pace in the title race there are key decisions to be made in the starting eleven.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle in Premier League Action
How Manchester City Have Lined Up Recently
While some injuries and rotation have caused the occasional change to the starting lineup, the team has largely looked the same. When healthy, Kevin De Bruyne joins Ilkay Gundogan directly behind Erling Haalang with Jack Grealish and Phil Foden playing wider.
Rodri and Bernardo Silva tend to sit at the base of the midfield with Rico Lewis stepping in beside Rodri on occasion. Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji have been deployed as the back three in the absence of Aymeric Laporte, while Ederson deputises in goal.
Manchester City Recent Tactics and Form
Pep Guardiola has opted for an unconventional 3-2-4-1 setup in recent weeks and it has been quite successful. With just one defeat in their last 10, things are going very well for the Citizens as their new formation appears to be unlocking the full potential of their attacking talent.
Manchester City Absneces to Consider
The injured list is small but does include a key absence. Two defenders, John Stones and Laporte are unavailable for this game which limits the defensive options available to Guardiola, Stefan Ortega Moreno is also out but he has only played a handful of games in this campaign.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
It is expected that they set out in their familiar 3-2-4-1 formation with the following starting eleven:
GK – Ederson
CB – Nathan Ake
CB – Ruben Dias
CB – Manuel Akanji
DM – Rodri
DM – Bernardo Silva
AM – Jack Grealish
AM – Ilkay Gundogan
AM – Kevin De Bruyne
AM – Phil Foden
AT – Erling Haaland
