As Manchester City prepare to face Bournemouth on Saturday, we have tried to call the hosts’ predicted lineup at the Etihad Stadium.
Coming off the back of City’s 3-0 victory in the Manchester Derby, we expect Pep Guardiola to just make two changes to his side.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Bournemouth
As is standard procedure, Ederson Moraes is expected to start in goal in our Manchester City predicted lineup against Bournemouth.
At right-back is where the first change could take place, with Rico Lewis, branded as ‘exceptional’ by Pep Guardiola (via BeanymanSports) getting a rare start in the Premier League ahead of Kyle Walker.
John Stones, who was in sublime touch against Manchester United looks set to start once again up against the Cherries.
Alongside the Englishman could be Nathan Ake, branded as ‘almost perfect’ by Jamie Carragher in our Manchester City predicted lineup with Ruben Dias handed a breather.
At left-back, Josko Gvardiol is expected to retain his place after catching the eye against Erik ten Hag’s side once again.
Unsurprisingly, Rodri looks a nailed-on starter for Saturday’s clash.
Similarly, Bernardo Silva, who was in cracking touch against Manchester United looks likely to start from the off against Andoni Iraola’s side.
At right-wing, Phil Foden, who scored in the Manchester Derby is also expected to keep his place in our Manchester City predicted lineup.
On the left flank, Jack Grealish, who was simply unplayable against United could keep Jeremy Doku out of the side once again.
With Julian Alvarez seemingly having attained undroppable status for the time being, one cannot imagine him being taken out of the side.
And last but not the least, coming off the back of his brilliant brace and assist on derby day, Erling Haaland will be up for silencing his critics once again.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: Ederson, Lewis, Stones, Ake, Gvardiol, Rodri, Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland
