Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Latest Team News and Updates

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Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Latest Team News and Updates

Manchester City and Bournemouth are set to face off in an exciting Premier League clash. Here are the latest team news and updates ahead of their match.

Manchester City Team News

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is pleased to return to a fully fit squad following the team’s recent Carabao Cup victory against Swansea City. The lineup sees a significant transformation with eight changes from the previous match.

  • Phil Foden marks his 200th league appearance for Manchester City.
  • Rayan Cherki also features in the starting eleven.
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma returns as the goalkeeper.
  • Captain Bernardo Silva is included in the starting lineup.
  • Tijjani Reijnders, who has consistently started this season, will start on the bench.
  • John Stones, Omar Marmoush, and Rodri are available substitutes, with Rodri returning after a month out due to a hamstring injury.

Manchester City’s Starting XI

The selected players for Manchester City include:

Position Player
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defender Matheus Nunes
Defender Ruben Dias
Defender Josko Gvardiol
Defender O’Reilly
Midfielder Gonzalez
Midfielder Bernardo Silva (C)
Forward Rayan Cherki
Forward Phil Foden
Forward Jérémy Doku
Forward Erling Haaland

Bournemouth Team News

Bournemouth made two alterations to their lineup following a victory over Nottingham Forest in their last match. The changes include:

  • Bafode Diakite enters the starting team.
  • David Brooks also joins the lineup.

Meanwhile, Veljko Milosavljevic and Justin Kluivert have been shifted to the bench.

Bournemouth’s Starting XI

The following players represent Bournemouth:

Position Player
Goalkeeper Petrovic
Defender Jimenez
Defender Bafode Diakite
Defender Senesi
Defender Truffert
Midfielder Scott
Midfielder Adams
Midfielder David Brooks
Forward Tavernier
Forward Semenyo
Forward Kroupi

As the matchday approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the performance of both teams in this crucial encounter.