Manchester City: Predicted lineup matchday 11

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 21: Kyle Walker of Manchester City runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 21: Kyle Walker of Manchester City runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

I think Pep will revert back to his ‘traditional’ back four, with Kyle Walker (pictured) coming back in the line up after sitting out the Napoli game.

As an unused substitute he will be fit and ready to go against Arsenal on Sunday.

Two guys in the center back positions will almost certainly be John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi. Forgetting the occasional rush of blood from Nico, the two have been good at the back. John Stones, in particular, has been a revelation this season.

On the left I have a sneaky suspicion that Danilo might be called upon. I would prefer Fabian Delph to continue in this position, but I am aware of the pace of Walcott.

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