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Manchester City: Predicting the starting day line-up

By Liam Kennerley

Players of Manchester City run during a team training session of Manchester City at the training ground of the German first division football team FC Bayern Munich in Munich, on July 21, 2016. / AFP / CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)
Players of Manchester City run during a team training session of Manchester City at the training ground of the German first division football team FC Bayern Munich in Munich, on July 21, 2016. / AFP / CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Martin Demichelis and Fernandinho celebrate a goal (via Manchester City Facebook)
Martin Demichelis and Fernandinho celebrate a goal (via Manchester City Facebook) /

Fernandinho

Arguably City’s best player of the season last year, it would be a massive shock to see him on the bench for the Premier League opener. His endless energy and aggressive defensive style of play, with the ability to link up attacking play seamlessly, makes him the perfect fit for the Manchester City midfield. Guardiola has already spoken his praise for the Brazilian claiming he ‘can play 10 positions’ which led people to believe the Catalan coach wants to convert him into a centre back (as he did with Javi Martinez at Bayern and Javier Mascherano at Barcelona).

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