Man City line up vs Crystal Palace predicted as telling Kevin De Bruyne call made
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City returned to winning ways in midweek with a 3-0 success against Nottingham Forest. The Blues had been without a victory in seven matches, losing six, but the Etihad success on Wednesday night has ended that run and Pep Guardiola’s side will now seek to build on that momentum at Crystal Palace today.
City will be forced into at least one change with Nathan Ake sidelined after coming off with a hamstring injury in midweek. With John Stones also sidelined it will prompt another reshuffle in the backline. ALSO READ: 'He's another one' - Guardiola responds to Mourinho's Man City 'lawsuit' claim ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola makes alarming fitness comment about Manchester City squad Manuel Akanji has been playing through fitness issues and was replaced at the break against Forest but could be pressed into action in the middle of the back four alongside Ruben Dias.
Stefan Ortega collected a clean sheet in midweek and could retain his spot while Josko Gvardiol will likely continue on the left.
Neither Rico Lewis or Kyle Walker started in midweek and today’s selection could tell us who will start in Italy when the Champions League returns next week.
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