Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderes Lineup Prediction – 2024-05-06 06:49:45

Manchester striker Cuty Erling Halland(AFP)

MANCHESTER City is hunting for victory when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) in order to increase their chances of winning the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Saturday (4/5/2024) starting 23.30 WIB.

City has the opportunity to become Premier League champions competing with Arsenal who will compete first at 18.30 WIB against Bournemouth.

In this home match, Man City coach Pep Guardiola is predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Erling Haaland will be placed as the sole striker.

Haland is supported by a trio of City midfielders Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden. Rodri and Mateo Kovacic will partner in the middle row.

For the defense, Pep entrusted Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol. The position of goalkeeper will be entrusted to German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.

Meanwhile, in the visiting team’s camp, coach Gary O’Neill will use a 4-1-4-1 pattern. He will make Matheus Cunha the sole striker.

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This Brazilian striker is likely to be supported by a midfield consisting of Hwang Hee-Chan, Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina and Rayan Aït-Nouri. Baubacar Traore is the bridge in midfield.

Meanwhile, the back line will be entrusted to Nelson Semedo, Maximillian Kilman, Toti Gomes and Matt Doherty. They will guard goalkeeper Jose Sa.

City still have one important match against Arsenal. If they win against the capital club, they will take the top spot.

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Meanwhile, Wolves returned to winning ways against Luton last weekend after seven matches without winning maximum points. Gary O’Neil’s men are one of three teams to have beaten Man City in the league this season. They will do their best to leave the Etihad Stadium with a satisfactory result.

However, with superior player material and the support of the Etihad public, Man City is predicted to reap maximum points in this match.

Predicted line-up:

Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Stefan Ortega
Back: Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol
Middle: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic
Forward: Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden
Depan: Erling Haaland
Coach: Pep Guardiola

Wolves (4-1-4-1)
Keeper: Jose Sá
Back: Nelson Semedo, Maximillian Kilman, Toti Gomes, Matt Doherty
Middle: Baubacar Traore
Tengah: Hwang Hee-Chan, Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Rayan Aït-Nouri
Depan: Matheus Cunha
Coach: Gary O’Neill (Z-8)