Manchester City will look to claim yet another EFL/League/Carabao Cup, and it all starts with a third round tie versus Watford FC on Tuesday night.
It’s going to be a major squad rotation night for manager Pep Guardiola, as we’ll likely see a side that resembles the teams we saw in the summer preseason friendlies.
EFL Cup 3rd Round FYIs
Manchester City vs Watford FC
Kick: Tue Sept 24 2024, 745pm, Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK
Manchester City FC Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
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With Erling Haaland obviously set to sit out, and Julian Alvarez now gone, the question is- who leads the line? We’re going to go with Phil Foden actually, with fellow English winger Jack Grealish lining up behind him to support the attack.
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC
Stefan Ortega; Rico Lewis, John Stones, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Josh Wilson-Esbrand; Matheus Nunes, Jacob Wright; Nico O’Reilly, James McAtee, Jack Grealish; Phil Foden
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