Manchester City vs PSG: UCL Match Preview, Lineups, And Dream11 Team Prediction

Manchester City vs PSG is the upcoming fixture as Manchester City hosts PSG at Etihad Stadium on 25th Nov in the Champions League. Read the full match preview, lineups, and Dream11 team prediction.

Match Preview:

Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to take revenge on Mauricio Pochettino's team. In their previous match, Paris Saint-Germain took down Manchester City by a scoreline of 2-0. Manchester City is currently sitting at the top of the table with Paris Saint-Germain lurking behind with just a point gap. A win for Man City will ensure their qualification to the next stage of the tournament. However, a PSG win will drag the group to its final matchday.

Manchester City vs PSG: Group A- UCL Match Details

Date – 25/11/2021

Time – 1:30 AM

Venue – Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

Where to watch in India – Sony Network and Jio TV.

Referee – Daniele Orsato (Italy)

Assistant referees – Alessandro Giallatini (Italy), Fabiano Preti (Italy)

Team News

Manchester City:

Manchester City has been on a great run in their UCL campaign. Leading the group with 9 points, City won 3 out of their 4 matches, with the only loss coming against PSG. Manchester City has scored a total of 9 goals past Club Brugge over their 2 fixtures. Followed by a 6-3 win over RB Leipzig, with another fixture remaining between them. However, PSG had different plans as they defeated Man City by 2-0. 

Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League is on a 2 win streak as they took down their arch-rivals Manchester United by 2-0 and Everton by 3-0. With this positive performance by City, the side will be motivated to take their revenge against PSG on their home ground.

Suspensions:

No one is suspended for the upcoming fixture.

Injuries: 

Kevin De Bruyne is still out with Covid19. Ferran Torres continues to stay out with his foot fracture.

Doubtful: 

Jack Grealish is under observation after picking up a small injury vs Everton.

Manchester City recent form in all competitions - W W W L L

Paris Saint-Germain:

On the other hand, the French team also had a good start to the tournament as they are yet to lose a match. Currently sitting 2nd with just a point of Manchester City. However, PSG had the chance to go to the top of the table, but it was all ruined by RB Leipzig. A late penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai saw the German side rescue a 2-2 draw to leave Mauricio Pochettino and two-goal midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum in disbelief.

However, PSG was held to a draw 1-1 by Club Brugge and won 3-2 over RB Leipzig in their first match. Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 is still dominating like usual, with recent back-to-back wins in the league. With a 3-1 win against Nantes in which Lionel Messi scored and a 2-3 win over Bordeaux. Paris Saint-Germain is now coming into their upcoming fixture with high confidence and will look to complete the double victory over Man City.

Suspensions:

No one is suspended for the upcoming fixture

Injuries:

Gianluigi Donnarumma is a major doubt due to gastroenteritis. Julian Draxler and Rafinha are also likely to miss out.

Comebacks:

Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe are the more likely to be fit for their upcoming fixture. Long-awaited Sergio Ramos may finally be ready for his debut.

PSG recent form in all competitions - W W D W D

Manchester City vs PSG Head-to-Head

Matches: 5

Manchester City: 3

PSG: 1

Draw: 1

Possible Line-ups:

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; Silva, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Jesus, Foden

Paris Saint-Germain: Navas; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum; Messi, Mbappe, Neymar

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