Manchester City will take on Fulham today in a crucial Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. Pep Guardiola’s side will be seeking to pick up another three points to keep their title destiny in their own hands. The final week of Premier League fixtures for Manchester City begins today, and the champions must pick up a victory. Marco Silva’s side will be no pushover and will be looking for a good result in their final home game of this season. Another big game looms, which will have massive implications on this season’s Premier League title race.
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola confirmed yesterday that he has a full squad available for today’s match. It is a massive boost for the champions given what lies ahead today and over the next week. Speaking during his pre-game press conference yesterday, the City manager said how his squad performed during training would dictate who starts today’s must win match. Guardiola told the media: “How we feel, how they train, how they behave, the opponent, tactics and many things. There is not a specific rule to decide.”
Predicted Manchester City starting eleven
Ederson: The Brazilian shot stopper should be named in goal again today. He made an error for Wolves to score in City’s 5-1 win last weekend and will be keen to make amends this week.
Kyle Walker: Fulham does possess a threat on the break, and that should see Walker start today. His pace may be crucial at times today.
Manuel Akanji: The Swiss defender has formed a partnership with Nathan Ake at the heart of City’s defence in recent games. They should resume their pairing given their recent form.
Nathan Ake: The Dutch international is almost an automatic selection. He should take his place in defence alongside Akanji today.
Josko Gvardiol: Gvardiol has become one of the top left-backs in the Premier League. His strong recent form has made him almost an automatic selection.
Rodri: There is no doubt City’s midfield general will start today. He will have a vital role to play in midfield against Marco Silva’s side.
Mateo Kovacic: The partnership between Kovacic and Rodri appears to bring out the best in Pep Guardiola’s side. There doesn’t seem to be a reason to break it up at Craven Cottage today.
Kevin De Bruyne: De Bruyne has been in stellar form of late. He should start again today given the importance of today’s game.
Bernardo Silva: Another automatic selection for Pep Guardiola. He will likely line up on the right-wing for today’s match.
Phil Foden: The England international has been one of City’s best players this season and will have a vital role to play over the next week. That should see him start today against Fulham.
Erling Haaland: City‘s star striker scored 4 against Wolves last week and appears primed for the final week of the Premier League season. With the form he is in, he could be the decisive factor in today’s game.
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