Manchester City are two victories away from claiming the 138th ever FA Cup title, and the next step is a semi-final clash versus Brighton & Hove Albion Saturday evening at the national stadium. Who will City boss Pep Guardiola select in his first team?
Well, he may have some selection issues in the back to deal with, due to the questions surrounding the availabilities of Aleksandr Zinchenko, Fabian Delph and Benjamin Mendy. Also, it remains to be seen whether striker Sergio Aguero will be fit in time for this clash.
Otherwise Gabriel Jesus is a viable option in the center of the attack.
The Bank Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton (FA Cup Semifinal)
Forwards: Leroy Sane Sergio Aguero Raheem Sterling
Midfielders: David Silva Fernandinho Kevin De Bruyne
Defenders: Kyle Walker John Stones Aymeric Laporte Danilo
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City FA Cup Semifinal FYIs
Kick-off: Saturday April 6, Wembley Stadium 5:30 pm GMT
Injury Report for both sides: go to this link
Betting Odds: According to The Action Network, Manchester City have been the odds on favorites throughout the entire tournament and are now priced at -275 to lift the FA Cup at the end.
Manchester City media activities: to be held in the press conference room in the media zone at the City Football Academy campus, at 1.30pm on Friday 5 April.
The embargoed section of the press conference will be held until 10.30pm on Friday 5 April.
Final Score Prediction: City 2, Brighton 0
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