After reaching the final of the FA Cup after beating Chelsea by the minimum, Manchester City is now focusing on the fight for the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola's team depends on itself to be champion, and on its path to the top they will have to face this postponed matchday 29 against an always combative Brighton that will surely not make things easy for them.
Next, we leave you with the lineup that the Spanish coach could have for this important duel in the English domestic competition.
BY: EDERSON – After returning from injury, the Brazilian goalkeeper returns to occupy the goal of the citizens. Key to Pep Guardiola's plans, given his great ability with his feet, his contribution will be key in this decisive stretch of the Premier League season.
RH: WALKER – The English defender is fundamental in Manchester City's plans, mainly due to his speed and ability to correct in space. In a team that has a lot of control of the ball and plays mainly on the counterattack, a player like this is key.
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DFC: RUBEN DÍAS – The Portuguese center back will once again lead the Mancunian defense with the firmness with which we are accustomed. Authority, leadership and a lot of quality, accompanied by an enviable physique for playing football, make Rubén one of the best center backs in the world.
DFC: STONES- After an injury, the English defender is slowly returning to the team. He is a very important player, since he is the one who best understands Pep Guardiola's idea of incorporating a defender into the center of the field and, furthermore, he is the one who has the most technical quality of the defenders to do well in that aspect.
LI: AKE – The Dutch defender returned to the starting lineup in the previous FA Cup match against Chelsea after an injury, and everything indicates that he will once again be in the eleven, in a key duel in the fight for the league title.
MC: RODRI – Rodri will act as the anchor in the midfield, providing defensive stability and assisting in ball distribution. His physical presence and tactical ability are valuable assets for Manchester City. Furthermore, the scoring abilities that he currently has help to unclog games a lot when they get worse.
MC: DE BRUYNE – In the midfield, the presence of the Belgian adds creativity and vision of the game to Manchester City. De Bruyne, a master of the pass and capable of unbalancing at any moment, will be in charge of directing the game in the center of the field.
MC: BERNARDO SILVA – Completing the midfield trident is the Portuguese Bernardo Silva, known for his agility, vision of the game and ability to score goals. Silva will provide versatility and imbalance in the three-quarter zone of City's attack. The Portuguese is one of the best in the world and he shows it every time he takes the field.
ED: FODEN – The Englishman has played practically everything this season, and it doesn't seem like he's going to miss this game. Guardiola has managed to bring out one of the best versions of Foden at only 23 years old.
DC: JULIÁN ÁLVAREZ – After Haaland's muscle problems, being a doubt for this duel, everything indicates that the Argentine striker will repeat his starting role. Despite not standing out much in the previous duel, a lot is expected of him and he will surely score goals again in this stretch of the season.
EI: GREALISH – The English winger has the complete confidence of Pep Guardiola. At his highest level, he is a very valuable asset to the citizens. Unbalanced and with a good shot, he will be important in this duel that Manchester City cannot escape.
This is what the formation would look like (1-4-3-3)
Goalie: Ederson
Defenses: Walker, Ruben Días, Stones, Aké
Midfielders: Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva
Fronts: Foden, Julián Álvarez, Grealish
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