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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

Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City

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Arsenal and Manchester City have certainly had some big battles over the past couple of years or so, playing matches with major consequence. But this one on Sunday is very different. For the first time in the recent history of this series, Arsenal have a decided advantage. Sure, the Gunners have entered some of these match-ups, since 2021-22, in a higher table position than … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City

Arsenal vs Manchester City Team News: David Raya, Jeremy Doku

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Arsenal FC hosts Manchester City on Sunday in what is no doubt the headliner fixture of the weekend in world football. Both teams have a new fitness concern, as No. 1 goalkeeper David Raya is a strong doubt for Arsenal. On the other side, winger Jeremy Doku is a fresh addition to the treatment room, and he'll be on the injured list for awhile. "He certainly could not play; … [Read more...] about Arsenal vs Manchester City Team News: David Raya, Jeremy Doku

Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Club Brugge

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Win and they're in. Win or go home. Lose and you're out. All the sports competition cliches apply to Manchester City here when they take on Club Brugge in the final matchday of this round of the UEFA Champions League. City need three more points, in order to reach 11 and qualify for the playoff round. A draw is obviously not enough, and it just so happens that their opponent … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Club Brugge

Man City Team News vs Club Brugge: Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Ake

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Outside of Manchester City, this January transfer window has been insanely uneventful. It's been tumbleweeds, basically, pretty much everywhere. But at Man City, they have gotten a trio of signings over the line: Abdukodir Khusanov, 20, an Uzbekistan defender that was acquired for $41 million from Lens, Omar Marmoush, 25, an Egyptian forward signed for $78 million from Eintract … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Club Brugge: Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Ake

Manchester City at Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Predictions

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Whenever Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain get together, it's a match-up that is about as unique as can be, from an ownership standpoint. City are owned by a holding company that is controlled by the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates. PSG is the same, just sub out the U.A.E. for Qatar. Although it does happen, it is very very rare to find this in sports- a club … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI Predictions

Manchester City at PSG Team News: Khusanov, Dembele, Marquinhos

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As Manchester City prep for their trip to Paris Saint-Germain, for a Champions League clash on Wednesday night, the club have announced their first January transfer window signing- Abdukodir Khusanov. The Uzbekistan international helps beef up a part of the team that is badly in need of reinforcement- central defense. After all, John Stones probably won't play against PSG, … [Read more...] about Manchester City at PSG Team News: Khusanov, Dembele, Marquinhos

Manchester City vs West Ham United Starting XI Predictions

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Manchester City visits West Ham United in a matchup of two big money clubs that are vastly underperforming. Both managers, Pep Guardiola for City and Julen Lopetegui for West Ham, are under fire to a certain degree. Of course, the level of heat on each of their seats varies quite a bit. There is a vast disparity in job security between Lopetegui and Pep, but both men very much … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs West Ham United Starting XI Predictions

Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey

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For Manchester City, there are really only two team news items to cover for the Saturday clash at Aston Villa. Defender Manuel Akanji could overcome his pelvic injury in time to be passed fit, and young full-back Rico Lewis is now eligible again, having finished serving his suspension. Otherwise the same trio of players (Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake and Rodri) remain out. … [Read more...] about Man City at Aston Villa Team News: Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Tyrone Mings, Leon Bailey