Manchester City prepares for a crucial Premier League clash against Everton, with both teams making strategic changes to their starting lineups.
Manchester City makes four adjustments to their starting XI following their recent 3-1 victory over Brentford. John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Matheus Nunes, and Jeremy Doku step in, replacing Kyle Walker, Josko Gvardiol, Kevin de Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva, who all move to the bench.
On the other side, Everton maintains the same lineup that played in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Additionally, Amadou Onana returns from injury and is listed among the substitutes.
The confirmed lineups for the match are as follows:
Manchester City:
Ederson
Akanji
Dias
Stones
Ake
Rodri
Foden
Nunes
Alvarez
Doku
Haaland
Substitutes: Walker, Grealish, De Bruyne, Ortega, Bernardo Silva, Gvardiol, Bobb, Wright, Lewis
Everton:
Pickford
Godfrey
Tarkowski
Branthwaite
Mykolenko
Young
Garner
Gueye
McNeil
Harrison
Calvert-Lewin
Substitutes: Patterson, Keane, Onana, Virginia, Beto, Coleman, Chermiti, Hunt, Dobbin
The match is set to be officiated by referee John Brooks from Leicestershire.
Liverpool and Arsenal are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this match, as Everton has the opportunity to impact the Premier League title race. Additionally, teams like Sheffield United, Burnley, Luton Town, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Crystal Palace will be keeping a close eye on the result, as it could affect their battle to avoid relegation.
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 pm GMT, promising an intense and high-stakes showdown for both Manchester City and Everton.