Gamewatch: City vs Liverpool – Predicted XI, TV news

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Andy Robertson of Liverpool is challenged by Fernandinho of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 4, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Andy Robertson of Liverpool is challenged by Fernandinho of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 4, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Manchester City continue their preseason tour of America against Liverpool on Thursday.

Both the Sky Blues and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were beaten by an invigorated Borussia Dortmund side in their respective opening matches. BVB narrowly edged City through a first half penalty, while a dominant Liverpool were unable to capitalise on their vast number of chances and ultimately lost 3-1.

The two English rivals, who most recently locked horns in the Champions League, meet again in what should prove an entertaining warm-up game.

Here is City’s potential starting eleven and important news for television.

Predicted lineup

Expect some similar names in this encounter compared to Pep Guardiola’s eleven against Borussia Dortmund.

Jurgen Klopp has opted for a star-studded squad including World Cup names such as Mohamed Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri. Fresh signings Fabinho and Naby Keita also feature.

That means Guardiola might feel more inclined to choose an experienced team, though there are slim pickings in that department. Riyad Mahrez and Leroy Sane represent the most recognisable names, while Aymeric Laporte and Joe Hart also provide know-how.

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Jason Denayer, Phil Foden and Brahim Diaz will anticipate another run-around, and fellow youngsters Douglas Luiz and Oleksandr Zinchenko could make their second start in as many games.

Predicted XI (3-5-2 formation): Hart, Laporte, Denayer, Adarabioyo, Zinchenko, Luiz, Diaz, Foden, Mahrez, Sane, Garre

TV News

Manchester City are fresh from playing at Chicago’s Soldier Field, and their tour of America continues in New Jersey at the MetLife Stadium.

It is bad news for UK fans hoping to catch the game. While the match kicks off at 8.05pm local time, it gets underway long past midnight, at 1.05am, in the UK. It will take real dedication to stay up and watch it – a few coffees or energy drinks may be required!

The game will be shown live on Premier Sports in the UK, and American viewers are able to view it on ESPN.

In Africa the match is available on StarTimes, and in Ireland Liverpool FC TV will broadcast it.

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