Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea: Manchester City’s predicted starting XI

DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 25: Stefan Ortega of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on October 25, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 25: Stefan Ortega of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on October 25, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
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Manchester City are back at the Etihad again on Wednesday night for our first Carabao Cup clash of the season. The blues will take on Chelsea at home; Manchester vs. London; Pep vs. Potter; City vs. Chelsea.

We can expect a tough game ahead, as Potter will likely go all out to take the next step in the competition after falling behind already in the Premier League title race.

However, the Carabao Cup has been City’s competition with them dominating over recent years after winning 4 in 4 consecutive years between 2018 – 2021.

We know Pep is no push over, and he takes every competition seriously and is likely to start a strong side himself.

This is what we predict: