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MCI vs MUN Dream11 Match Prediction: Though Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are unlikely to retain the Premier League title this season, they will be eager to win yet another piece of silverware as they take on arch-rivals Manchester United in the second leg semi-final of the EFL Cup. Manchester City already has one foot in the finals as they dismantled United 3-1 at Old Trafford a few weeks ago.
Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer on the other end, is desperate for some respite as it’s been a rough season for Manchester United so far. The task does seem challenging enough, but United have managed to turn over a tie of similar sorts against PSG last season in the Champions League. The team to seal the win on aggregate will be facing Aston Villa in the finals at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
Match Details
Date- Thursday, January 29
Kick-Off- 1:15 AM (IST)
Venue- Etihad Stadium
Manchester City
Aymeric Laporte has returned from injury but could be rested for the upcoming fixture. John Stones’ poor run of form could make way for Edu Garcia at the back alongside Fernandinho. Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling should be returning to the starting elven after being given a rest in the FA Cup tie. However, there will be a tossup between Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero in the forward line.
Manchester United
Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay are ruled out due to injury which makes matters even hard for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. David De Gea was given a start in the first leg and could once again be seen keeping between the sticks. Fred and Matic are in contention of featuring in central midfield. Juan Mata could fit in as the playmaker, while, Daniel James, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial should be leading the attack.
MCI (Expected Playing 11)- Bravo; Mendy, Garcia, Fernandinho, Walker; D Silva, Rodrigo, K De Bruyne; Sterling, Aguero, B Silva
MUN (Expected Playing 11)- De Gea; Wam-Bissaka, Maguire, Williams; Matic, Fred; Mata, Greenwood, James, Martial
Kevin De Bruyne has been top-notch for Manchester City in the midfield region. The 28-year-old has seven goals, 15 assists and a pass accuracy of 92% from 1897 minutes in the league this season.
Anthony Martial scored a goal at the Etihad the last time he was here and will be eager to get on the scoresheet once again. The Manchester United centre-forward has eight goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 82.4% from 1458 minutes in the league this season.
Sergio Aguero has been prolific as ever for Manchester City. The talisman has 16 goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 80.3% from 1112 minutes in the league this season.
Mason Greenwood upped his tally to 10 goals this season which made him the youngest Manchester United player to get on the double-figure mark.
Manchester United without the likes of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashdord, in particular, will seem to struggle. Manchester City is the definite favourites walking into the game.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- D D Gea
Defenders- E Garcia, K Walker, Fernandinho, H Maguire
Midfielders- B Silva, K D Bruyne (VC), J Mata
Forwards- R Sterling, S Aguero (C), A Martial
Team 2
Goalkeeper- D D Gea
Defenders- E Garcia, K Walker, Fernandinho, H Maguire
Midfielders- D Silva, K D Brunye (C), D James
Forwards- S Aguero, M Greenwood, A Martial (VC)
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