Manchester City vs Watford Predictions: Manchester City Line-up

Premier League champions Manchester City will take on Watford in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 18.

The Cityzens will be aiming to win the domestic treble having already secured the Carabao Cup and the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side wrapped up the Premier League title with a 4-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend, ultimately finishing just a point above second-placed Liverpool.

Watford, on the other hand, will look to defy the odds by beating Manchester City to the FA Cup trophy on Saturday.

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Fernandinho has missed games against Burnley, Leicester and Brighton due to a knee problem and looks a big doubt for the FA Cup final as well.

Other than him, Guardiola has no injury concerns ahead of the game.

Probable Manchester City XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Manager: Pep Guardiola

Ederson (GK)

Ederson has enjoyed a brilliant campaign between the sticks and will look to sign off with a flourish in the FA Cup final.

Kyle Walker (RB)

The Englishman has been a consistent performer for Manchester City since his arrival from Spurs and he is expected to continue in his preferred right-back role against Watford.

Vincent Kompany (CB)

The skipper guided City to the title at the weekend and he should retain his place for the big game on Saturday.

Aymeric Laporte (CB)

Laporte has been sensational at the back and he has been one of the main reasons why City have tasted enormous success this season. He is expected to partner Kompany at the Wembley.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB)

Zinchenko has made the left-back position his own this term and he’ll again be preferred ahead of Mendy at the back.

Ilkay Gundogan (CDM)

Scored a fantastic free-kick in the 4-1 drubbing of Brighton at the weekend. With Fernandinho doubtful, the German will have the important task of guarding City’s defence, whilst also helping out the attack from deep.

David Silva (LCM)

The Spaniard’s creativity from midfield will be important against a well-drilled Watford side that will sit deep and try hitting on the counter.

Bernardo Silva (RCM)

City’s best player this season, Silva has been incredible and he’ll look to guide his club to the domestic treble at the weekend.

Riyad Mahrez (RW)

Guardiola started Mahrez in the most important game of the season at the weekend and the Algerian repaid the manager’s faith. He’s a certain starter against Watford.

Raheem Sterling (LW)

Sterling’s improvement under Guardiola over the last 3 seasons have been phenomenal. The England international is an undoubted starter on the left of the front three.

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Sergio Aguero (ST)

Delivered at the weekend when it most mattered, Aguero is expected to lead City’s attack in the FA Cup final.