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·25 November 2024
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Pep Guardiola’s side looking for response after humbling at the hands of Sporting
Manchester City are under pressure to get back on track in the Champions League when they host Feyenoord this week.
While few would imagine Pep Guardiola’s side not reaching the knockout stages, a play-off spot could well await.
Thrashed by Sporting Lisbon 4-1 last time out, City are in the midst of a dire run of form. Their 4-0 defeat at home to Tottenham on Saturday was their fifth consecutive loss, sending them further into crisis.
Feyenoord may be underdogs here but will no doubt be taking confidence from City’s recent rather miserable run.
The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host.
Man City have now lost five on the spin
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TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on the Amazon Prime Video website or app.
Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench against Spurs and had somewhat of a positive impact, so should start against the Dutch, and could be joined by Jeremy Doku in attack should the winger shake off his thigh injury. Savinho and perhaps Stones are the most likely to make way.
Ake and Grealish are also pushing for starts, while goal-shy Haaland’s spot is under no threat.
Feyenoord will be without the suspended Chris-Kevin Nadje, adding to their woes amid an injury crisis. Most notably, captain Quiten Timber, first-choice skeeper Justin Bijlow and star striker Santiago Gimenez are all doubts for the game, along with five others.
City are reeling right now but it would be a major surprise to see them slip up yet again. Fail to win this and it really is a crisis.
Man City to win, 3-1.
Man City wins: 2
Draws: 0
Feyenoord wins: 0
Man City to win: 1/7
Draw: 9/2
Feyenoord to win: 11/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.