Manchester City take on Crystal Palace today at the Etihad in what looms as a pivotal fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side. With seven games to go in the Premier League season, City currently sits 6th in the Premier League table. They are desperate to secure Champions League football for next season and simply must beat an in-form Crystal Palace outfit today. That way they can put pressure on Newcastle United and Chelsea in the battle for a top-5 finish this season. Here is the latest Manchester City injury news and my predicted City starting eleven ahead of today’s match at the Etihad.
Latest City injury news.
Manchester City enter today’s match with Erling Haaland, Rodri, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake all unavailable due to injury. Pep Guardiola hinted yesterday that their return from injury could come sooner rather than later.
Pep Guardiola also revealed yesterday that Phil Foden is in doubt for today’s match. Foden was taken off midway through the second half of last weekend’s Manchester derby. If he misses today’s match it will be a massive blow for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Predicted City starting eleven.
Ederson: There doesn’t seem to any reason as to why Ederson wouldn’t start in goal for today’s game.
Matheus Nunes: In my opinion Nunes played one of his better games for Manchester City in last weekend’s derby. That form should see him start today’s match.
Ruben Dias: An automatic selection at the back for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Abdukodir Khusanov: I believe we’ll see Khusanov start today with Jean-Phillpe Mateta’s threat up front needing to be contained for City to prosper.
Josko Gvardiol: I expect Gvardiol to slide across to left-back for today’s match.
Nico: His non-selection against Manchester United was confusing but I expect him to start in midfield today.
Bernardo Silva: It’s out of Bernardo, Gundogan or Kovacic to start alongside Nico in midfield and I’ll give the nod to Bernardo.
Kevin De Bruyne: The scene is set for De Bruyne to inspire his team at the Etihad today.
Savinho: His pace and dribbling ability may be key to City unlocking the Palace defence today.
Jeremy Doku: I expect Doku to start on the left wing today.
Omar Marmoush: The Egyptian international looks as a crucial player in today’s match. If he fires he could set Manchester City on their way to a crucial three points.
