Manchester City is preparing for a crucial Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. Currently, they are trailing behind league leaders Arsenal and are eager to reclaim their title. Following a disappointing defeat against Aston Villa last weekend, Pep Guardiola’s team is determined to bounce back. Fortunately, they face Bournemouth with a fully fit squad, including key players Rodri and Erling Haaland.
Predicted Lineup for Man City Against Bournemouth
Here’s how Manchester City might set up for their upcoming game:
- GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – The Italian goalkeeper has shown great consistency since joining City. He was rested in the midweek Carabao Cup match against Swansea.
- RB: Matheus Nunes – Nunes will face a tough challenge against Bournemouth’s in-form winger, Antoine Semenyo, who has six Premier League goals this season.
- CB: Rúben Dias – Dias struggled to prevent the defeat at Villa Park but will be key in managing Bournemouth’s 19-year-old talent, Eli Junior Kroupi.
- CB: Joško Gvardiol – The Croatian defender might switch back to central defense, allowing for the reintroduction of John Stones in the lineup.
- LB: Nico O’Reilly – With Rayan Aït-Nouri returning, O’Reilly is expected to start, provided Gvardiol plays centrally.
- DM: Nico González – While Rodri is available, González is likely to start in the holding position with Rodri coming off the bench.
- RM: Bernardo Silva – Silva is poised to take on a wide role, assisting Nunes with marking Semenyo and the attacking runs of Adrien Truffert.
- CM: Tijjani Reijnders – After resting during the midweek match, Reijnders is expected to be more impactful against Bournemouth.
- CM: Phil Foden – Foden will celebrate his 200th Premier League appearance and has been a notable performer against Bournemouth in previous matches.
- LM: Savinho – With Jérémy Doku likely to be rested, Savinho’s recent form, including two assists in three games, puts him in a good position to start.
- ST: Erling Haaland – Haaland aims to bounce back after a rare game without scoring last week. He has already netted 24 goals this season for club and country.
Manchester City is making strategic lineup changes as they gear up to face Bournemouth. The match promises to be a competitive encounter, and City is focused on securing a vital win to stay in the title race.
