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Liverpool FC at Manchester City Starting XI Predictions

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Liverpool FC at Manchester City; since the late 2010s this has been THE GAME in the English Premier League. Actually, it has arguably even replaced El Clasico as the biggest football game on the planet each year. This year is a little different in that there are only league title implications for one side, instead of the usual both, but it's still massive. … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC at Manchester City Starting XI Predictions

Liverpool Team News at Man City: Conor Bradley, Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez

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Conor Bradley is the latest injury concern for Liverpool FC, who have recently seen their lead at the top of the Premier League table shrink. They are currently up by eight points on Arsenal, but the Gunners have a game in hand on them. Given how the North Londoners are taking on West Ham tomorrow, it's looking like the Reds lead will only be five by the time they kickoff … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Man City: Conor Bradley, Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez

Man City Team News vs Liverpool: Erling Haaland, John Stones, Manuel Akanji

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For the biggest match of the weekend, the most brand name player out there is an injury doubt. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland must pass a late fitness test, due to a knee problem, if he is to feature at home against Liverpool FC. Man City manager Pep Guardiola gave an update on Haaland on Wednesday night. … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Liverpool: Erling Haaland, John Stones, Manuel Akanji

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United

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The meaningful matches just keep coming for Manchester City, who next host Newcastle United in a battle of fourth versus fifth. In other words, Saturday is pretty critical for top four/UEFA Champions League qualification hopes, for both sides. City's current UCL campaign is not going too well at this point, as they just barely got in to the playoff round, on the final day, … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)

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Is Manchster City "back"? Hard to say, because every time it seems like they've taken a couple steps forward, a setback will then subsequently ensue. But beating Real Madrid, in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, would certainly send a message of intent. After all, to be the champs, you got to beat the champions, and while this Madrid side hasn't had the season … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)

Real Madrid at Manchester City Team News: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson, Nathan Ake

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January transfer window signing Nico Gonzalez suffered an unspecified injury in his Manchester City debut.  He had to subbed off in City's 2-1 win at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup 4th round. "I don’t know how hard [the knock] is, but he could not continue," said City manager Pep Guardiola. It remains to be seen how long Nico Gonzalez could be out, but we doubt he'll be ready for … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Manchester City Team News: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson, Nathan Ake

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Leyton Orient (FA Cup 4th Round)

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Manchester City and Leyton Orient are separated by 45 slots in the English FA pyramid. So you can obviously guess who is strongly favored to win this FA Cup 4th round clash on Saturday. It is pretty cool though how the underdog, with the much smaller home ground of course, gets to host. That really is the beauty and glory of the FA Cup- when Goliath has to go visit … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Leyton Orient (FA Cup 4th Round)

Man City Team News at Leyton Orient: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson

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Manchester City, after a very rough November and December, splashed the cash this January transfer window, to the tune of €210 million ($219m). Their acquired forward Omar Marmoush, midfielder Nico González, and defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis. Nico Gonzalez was the deadline day signing, as he moved over from FC Porto on a four-and-a-half-year deal that should … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at Leyton Orient: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal FC

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It is highly unlikely that Manchester City catches Liverpool at the top of the table, but the reigning dynasty seems to have righted the ship. After the Rodri injury temporarily derailed their season, City have turned it around, and they head to Arsenal FC with positive momentum. Too much damage has been done to try and make a legitimate title push, but they're already back in … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal FC