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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NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola and player Gabriel Jesus during the UEFA Champions League group F match between SSC Napoli and Manchester City at Stadio San Paolo on November 1, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola and player Gabriel Jesus during the UEFA Champions League group F match between SSC Napoli and Manchester City at Stadio San Paolo on November 1, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) /

Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling both played 90 minutes in Naples midweek. Sterling got on the score-sheet and Sane was arguably man of the match.

I would expect both to play, but there is one other thought I have on Pep’s thoughts for the game. He could select Danilo at left back, giving us pace down both flanks from the back.

If that’s the case he may pack the midfield with Bernardo or Gundogan in the center of midfield with KDB and Silva. From there he could play both Jesus and Aguero up front.

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That would pull their wide players in field and keep them pushed back, especially if they play three at the back.

There again, we know Pep, and he will play how he wants to play. It is with that in mind that I think the two young wide players will start with Jesus, and not record holder Sergio, up front.