Erling Haaland To Start The Game | 4-1-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves | OneFootball

Manchester City are preparing to lock horns with Wolves at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League this week. They registered a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their previous game to remain the hot favourites for the league title.

4-1-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves

Defence

Expect Stefan Ortega to start in the goal as Ederson was forced off during the half-time against Wolves due to a shoulder injury. Though it wasn’t a serious one, the management wouldn’t risk rushing him to start. Kyle Walker had a below-par game last week but that shouldn’t be stopping him from starting as the right-back.

Ruben Dias, who didn’t appear against Wolves due to illness, is likely to walk into the XI to form the heart of the defence with John Stones. It means both Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji will be sent to the bench. Josko Gvardiol scored yet another goal and will operate as the left full-back.

Manchester City’s Portuguese defender #03 Ruben Dias applauds fans on the pitch after the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in north west London on April 20, 2024. Manchester City won the game 1-0. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Midfield

The engine of the side, Rodri, remains untouched. Phil Foden is expected to come back and partner Kevin De Bruyne in the middle.

While Bernardo Silva stretches the play by staying wide on the right flank, there will be toss-up between Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish for the left winger role.

Attack

Erling Haaland finally returned for the Citizens and immediately scored to show how important he is. No doubt, he will lead the offensive line and Julian Alvarez will start on the bench.

Pep Guardiola’s side have no fresh injury except Ederson. Even the Brazilian goalkeeper is fine and was seen training with the team.

4-1-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves