The last time we were all paying attention to Manchester City, they were getting eliminated from the Club World Cup, in the round of 16, at the hands of Al-Hilal. The Saudi club knocked City out in what was an utterly epic upset. Nobody saw that coming! City basically then had the month of July off, but they're back to work now. The preseason is here, with a trip to Palermo … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction at Palermo F.C.
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Man City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Nottingham Forest (FA Cup Semifinal)
While winning the FA Cup won't redeem this season for Manchester City, it's a still a prize nonetheless. Given the place that Man City now holds in world football, i.e. all the bigger that trophies they've already won, this season will already be regarded as a let down. What happens in the FA Cup, either way, won't change that. For Nottingham Forest, this tournament is much … [Read more...] about Man City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Nottingham Forest (FA Cup Semifinal)
Man United Team News vs Man City: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt
It's a very injury-riddled Manchester Derby set to transpire on Sunday. United could be without the services of up to seven players while City could be sans as many as five, so that gives us a dozen combined. There is some good news with United though- Kobbie Mainoo could be in contention to feature off the bench here. "I think Kobbie is returning to training, so we'll see … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Man City: Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt
Man City Injury News: Oscar Bobb, Ederson, Bernardo Silva, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake
Manchester City only have quite a few fitness concerns right now, as we enter the crunch time of the overall season. The list includes their starting goalkeeper, some of their best defenders and the midfield maestro who makes their overall engine hum. Let's take a look at who City will (or won't) have at their disposal for the stretch run. Today we'll cover Oscar Bobb, John … [Read more...] about Man City Injury News: Oscar Bobb, Ederson, Bernardo Silva, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake
Man City Team News at Nottingham Forest: Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake
Oscar Bobb had a very promising preseason, and hopes were high for him and his role at Manchester City this season. However, he broke his leg right before the regular season started. And when he was getting closer to coming back, in early winter he encountered another setback, when he suffered an ankle injury. … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at Nottingham Forest: Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake
Man City Team News vs Liverpool: Erling Haaland, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
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
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (Champions League)
Real Madrid are in great position to move on to the next phase of the UEFA Champions League. While they obviously didn't want to have to deal with this stage of the competition, and it's not ideal, barring an upset at home against Man City, they'll be moving on in the knockouts. While the format obviously has changed, the storylines remain familiar. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (Champions League)
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid (Champions League)
The last place you want to be headed, when you're down in a UEFA Champions League knockout round tie is El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. But that's the task for Manchester City now- beat the holders, the Reyes del Europa, Real Madrid at their place, or you go home. Pep Guardiola will have his big guns blazing from the get go for this one. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid (Champions League)
Manchester City Team News at Real Madrid: Akanji, Grealish, Ake, Dias
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola certainly has plenty of reasons for concern as he leads his side into the second leg of their UCL tie with Real Madrid. He has a quartet of dynamic fitness concerns in Manuel Akanji, Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias. All the while heading into the second leg of the tie trailing. And if he's going to turn the tide, he'll have to … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Real Madrid: Akanji, Grealish, Ake, Dias
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City
The headliner fixture in the Premier League this weekend is undoubtedly Newcastle United visiting Manchester City. Yes, yes, the so-called marquee matchup, in the traditional Sunday matinee slate, is Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur, but c'mon man! You have to not just flip to the second page of the standings to find both those teams, you have to scroll way down on the … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City