There isn’t much else left to say at this point. Championship Sunday is almost here and it really stands on its face without any more hype needed. Manchester City control their own Premier League title destiny at Brighton & Hove Albion. Win and they’re in, and that’s two trophies down, one to goal for a treble!
Let’s take a look at who Pep Guardiola may select in his first team, as he strives to make sure the 2018-19 team joins last year’s side in the annals of Man City history.
The Bank Manchester City Starting XI Prediction for Championship Sunday
Forwards: Raheem Sterling Sergio Aguero Bernardo Silva
Midfielders: David Silva Ilkay Gundogan Phil Foden
Defenders: Oleksandr Zinchenko Vincent Kompany Aymeric Laporte Kyle Walker
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Championship Sunday FYIs
Kickoff- Sunday May 12, Amex Stadium 3pm
Injury report for both sides: go to this link
Form guide: Brighton DDLDL Manchester City WWWWW
Odds: Manchester City 2/11, Brighton 18/1, Draw 8/1
Referee: Michael Oliver
Pep Guardiola Friday Press Conference video:
Google Result Probability: Brighton win 5%, Draw 14%, Manchester City win 81%
Prediction: Manchester City 3, Brighton 0
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