Manchester City are preparing for their first UEFA Champions League fixture of the season, where they’ll hope to make a positive display as they compete for their first points.
Manchester City are working towards making their Champions League first impression as they take on matchday one on Thursday night.
The League phase got started on Tuesday and featured across Wednesday and, as a one-off, will also on Thursday.
For Manchester City, they will be meeting Napoli, the Serie A winners, and also the new location for legend Kevin De Bruyne.
This will be the first encounter between the Sky Blues and Kevin De Bruyne since his exit, adding to the anticipation of this fixture.
The match will take place on Thursday, the 18th at 20:00 (UK).
Meanwhile, Manchester City will be hoping that their big win in the Premier League, where they won the Manchester derby 3-0, will help them going into this game. The Cityzens have struggled so far, as they have already lost two of their four Premier League fixtures, while winning two.
With it being so early in the season just yet, the Cityzens are still trying to find their way. But, they’ll have to bring their best if they are to compete for the Champions League.
And their first task is to get a result out of their game against Napoli, and if they can, they'll begin their process off with a very positive outcome.
Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League fixture
“We have to begin well in this competition. Just enjoy the moment, we are happy to be here and just focus on the game tomorrow, the game we have to play.”
“The priority is the next game, always has been. We take every game seriously.”
“Of course, it’s nice for him (Kevin De Bruyne). I’m excited to see him after the game.
Our prediction
Manchester City 3-2 Napoli