Manchester City vs. Bournemouth: Predicted Line-up

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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Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland celebrates with Manchester City’s English midfielder Jack Grealish (R) after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Manchester City at the London Stadium, in London on August 7, 2022.
Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland celebrates with Manchester City’s English midfielder Jack Grealish (R) after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Manchester City at the London Stadium, in London on August 7, 2022.

Grealish

KEEPS HIS PLACE – Statistically speaking Grealish had a more influential game than Foden on Sunday, though Grealish is the Manchester City teen Twitter scapegoat.

Looking a threat whenever he is on the ball, after some defensive work he started off the move that led to Haalands second goal of the game.

Grealish could be an excellent choice should Bournemouth play a low block at the Etihad on Saturday. Just by drawing fouls alone, he could create some mouth-watering chances.

However, with my right-wing prediction, I think that for tactical and balance purposes, Foden would be my preferred choice.

Mahrez

REPLACES FODEN – After Manchester City’s 21/22 highest goal scorer was left on the bench against West Ham, Mahrez could be in for a start at home against Bournemouth.

Last season he made 28 appearances, 21 wins, 3 losses, 11 goals and 5 assists. Can he step up again this season?

Haaland

OBVIOUS STARTER – He’s Haaland.

What are your predicted line-ups, blues?