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Manchester City: Predicted lineup for City

By Jason Bardwell

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City takes the ball away from Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City takes the ball away from Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City lifts the trophy and celebrates with team mates after winning the Carabao Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City lifts the trophy and celebrates with team mates after winning the Carabao Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Defenders:

The question for me is about Vincent Kompany. Having played in both Arsenal wins he looked fit and comfortable, but could he go again? I think he could, if only for the fact that Arsenal didn’t really provide too many questions for the Blues defence….in either game.

But I do think either he, or Nicolas Otamendi, will be on the field at the start of play. Just for the sheer number of games played I think it will be Vinny. Alongside him could be Aymeric Laporte who missed both games since the Wigan defeat.

The right hand side will be interesting with Kyle limping off against Arsenal late on. He hadn’t been comfortable in his movement for most of that second half, and may not be risked in this game. I think it will be a major loss for City if he is missing though, with Danilo not able to offer what the Englishman does.

Danilo will start though, no matter what. On the right if Walker doesn’t make it and on the left he does. Zinchenko will take that left back spot if Walker does miss out.