Barcelona v Manchester City: Predicted Line-up for charity match

Barcelona v Manchester City: Predicted Line-up

By James Fudge | Aug 24, 2022

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Josep 'Pep' Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on August 21, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Julian Alvarez of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on August 21, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

Riyad Mahrez

The top goalscorer last season will want to be involved from the get-go given that the Bournemouth game was his only start. Foden and Bernardo started the away games on the right respectively, so he may have a point to prove before Crystal Palace.

Julian Alvarez

The Argentine international will give Erling Haaland a rest. His movement will be assessed as he hasn’t had enough time to show his qualities on a Premier League pitch just yet.

Phil Foden

Jack Grealish sat out of the Newcastle fixture due to an injury and is unlikely to be risked if there is any doubt regarding his fitness. Foden is young enough and fit to play his part from the start, showing what he can do from his favourite position on the left.

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