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Manchester City vs. Bournemouth: Predicted Line-up

ByLaura Graves|
Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero (C) scores his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on August 25, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester City's Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero (C) scores his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on August 25, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on August 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on August 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Cancelo

KEEPS HIS PLACE – Cancelo was the busiest of defenders, though the term defender for the Portuguese feels like undervaluing him. Making contributions both defensively, attacking and control of the game.

Cancelo pulled off a great performance to start the season off. 111 passes, 5 accurate long balls, 8 recoveries, 7 duels won and 100% tackle success rate. He’s much more natural in the inverted role than Walker, though solid base with the two together.

Phillips

MDFIELD CHANGE – Rodri performed an absolute masterclass on Sunday. With 101 passes, 100% tackle success rate, 7 recoveries and 7 duels won, he stabilised the midfield to allow De Bruyne and Gundogan to roam forward.

He absolutely does not deserve to lose his place. I guess these are the conundrums when we have such quality within the squad. However, with Bournemouth a newly promoted side, could we see Phillips with an opportunity to make his first start of the season and prove his quality in a presumably highly physical game?