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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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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City chases the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on February 10, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City chases the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on February 10, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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I had said, in the previous slide, Raheem Sterling could make his comeback against Chelsea. That will see Bernardo Silva dropping in field and allow KDB or Silva to get that rest. On the left I think you have to expect Leroy Sane to make another start.

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The German winger was fantastic in the last two games against Arsenal, the most recent one in particular, and should be allowed to show his class once more. Maybe he could get a rest midweek in the Champions League, but I think he’ll start today.

The question is who will start for the Blues. Many other pundits are saying that Gabriel Jesus will start, but I am not so sure. I think he could certainly play a part, but Aguero is playing well now, and with a smile on his face. Yes he has carried the front line while Gabby was getting back to fitness, but his rest could come midweek.

For this game, and against this opposition, I think you have to go with Aguero again. He could make way as the game progresses, but you have to give him that chance to impact the game I think. Remember, the Argentinian is only one goal away from his 200th for the blues and where better to get it than at home to the defending Champions.