Manchester Metropolis host Tottenham on Thursday evening hoping to cut back Arsenal’s lead on the prime of the Premier League desk.
The Residents have been defeated within the Manchester derby over the weekend and are eight factors behind leaders Arsenal within the title race. They have been additionally dumped out of the Carabao Cup not too long ago by Southampton.
Pep Guardiola will look to ease any constructing stress by beating Tottenham, who’re in worse form following their very own derby defeat to north London rivals Arsenal.
GK: Ederson – Has saved just one clear sheet since coming back from the World Cup, the place he performed as soon as – a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon within the group levels.
RB: Kyle Walker – Has battled with 18-year-old Rico Lewis for minutes at proper again not too long ago, however the extra skilled Walker ought to begin towards his former membership.
CB: John Stones – Stones’ absence towards Man Utd was exploited because the Purple Devils accomplished a comeback 2-1 win.
CB: Manuel Akanji – The summer season signing has loved extra league minutes for Metropolis than any of his centre again rivals, with the facet lacking Ruben Dias in defence.
LB: Nathan Ake – Performed in central defence towards United however will possible transfer out extensive, displacing Joao Cancelo.
CM: Kevin De Bruyne – A slight fear given he missed coaching on Tuesday. De Bruyne unsurprisingly leads the Premier League help chart this season with ten, organising Jack Grealish most not too long ago towards United.
CM: Rodri – Metropolis’s midfield metronome could not have accomplished rather more towards United as he dictated play, however his teammates could not open up the resolute Outdated Trafford defence.
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – Was an unused substitute in the course of the derby defeat. His added objective risk from midfield might assist Metropolis overawe Spurs.
RW: Phil Foden – Hooked after an hour towards United. Will hope for one more begin however might drop out if Guardiola’s chooses to favour Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez.
ST: Erling Haaland – Has now gone three video games with no objective. In a world the place Haaland has already scored 21 league targets this season, that could be a prolonged drought.
LW: Jack Grealish – Got here off the bench to go in towards United. That strike ought to be sufficient for Grealish to earn a begin towards Spurs.
