Predicted Manchester City line-up to face Watford in the Premier League
Manchester City welcome Watford to the Etihad Stadium with the glaring opportunity to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League table to four points.
Pep Guardiola’s side are a point above Liverpool after 29 matches and if they win their remaining fixtures, the Cityzens will retain the Premier League title.
Watford, who have been a surprise package this season, will look to spring a surprise at the weekend and add another twist to the title race.
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Fernandinho and John Stones will miss the Watford match, While Kevin De Bruyne and Fabian Delph are doubtful.
Guardiola, however, could be handed an injury boost with the return of Aymeric Laporte in training.
Probable Manchester City XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Ederson (GK)
Ederson is City’s undisputed no.1 and should start against Watford on Saturday.
Kyle Walker (RB)
Walker is regarded as one of the best right-backs in the league. He is set to retain his place in the starting XI.
Nicolas Otamendi (CB)
Otamendi should continue in central defence after a solid showing against Bournemouth last weekend.
Vincent Kompany (CB)
With injuries to Stones and Laporte, Kompany is expected to feature next to Otamendi at the weekend.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB)
Zinchenko has done extremely well in the makeshift left-back role. The young Ukrainian is set to continue in the same position.
Ilkay Gundogan (CDM)
A slightly deeper role due to the absence of Fernandinho but Gundogan performed decently at Bournemouth and is expected to start against the Hornets.
David Silva (LCM)
Silva is showing no signs of stopping and is one of the first names on the team-sheet. His vision and creative passing make him an asset for Guardiola and company.
Bernardo Silva (RCM)
Silva has been brilliant for Manchester City this season, demonstrating his quality on the ball consistently. The diminutive Portuguese, however, will be given a role in the midfield due to De Bruyne’s injury.
Riyad Mahrez (RW)
Scored the winner at Bournemouth after coming off the bench, Mahrez could be handed a start ahead of Sane against Watford.
Raheem Sterling (LW)
Sterling has been the most improved player in the last two years under Guardiola’s guidance. His menacing pace and dribbling skills will make him a real threat for the Watford backline on Saturday.
Sergio Aguero (ST)
With 18 goals and six assists, Aguero has once again enjoyed a brilliant season in City colours. The dyed-hair Argentine is an undoubted starter and will look to trouble the Watford defenders.
