
Manchester City host Galatasaray tomorrow night. Read our in-depth preview here...
Table of Contents
Manchester City will hope two of their former heroes do not derail their chances of securing a place in the Champions League round of 16 tomorrow night.
City start the final matchday in the league phase in 11th place but know a win against Turkish giants Galatasaray will likely see them advance without the need for a two-legged play-off next month.
Galatasaray are 17th but only a freakish set of results would deny them a place in the top 24.
Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan are likely to start for the visitors – the pair having won a combined seven Premier League titles with City. Pep Guardiola said: “A huge contribution and my gratitude is eternal for both of them. Incredibly lovely persons, incredible mates. Happy to see them back tomorrow!
“He [Gundogan] was here a little longer than Leroy but they were great.”
Erling Haaland was left out of the starting XI for the home win over Wolves on Saturday after scoring just once in nine appearances but Guardiola backed the Norwegian to come good.
“The team; they have to play better, create more chances, and he will score,” said the Catalan. “Never underestimate the strikers, the goalscorers because always they will make you silent. He is going to score for the rest of his life, that’s for sure.”
Galatasaray are top of the Super Lig and won 3-1 at Karagumruk at the weekend.
Their threat will come from Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.
City have issues in defence with Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol all sidelined. New signing Marc Guehi is ineligible, as is winger Antoine Semenyo, while Rodri is suspended. Nico Gonzalez is a doubt.
Metehan Baltacı is also banned for Gala while Enes Büyük and Arda Ünyay are injured.
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Khusanov, Aké, O’Reilly; Nico González; Bernardo Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Galatasaray: Uğurcan Çakır; Eren Elmalı, Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Sallai; Torreira, Lemina; Sané, Yunus Akgün, Barış Alper Yılmaz; Osimhen
Manchester City versus Galatasaray kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night. It is being shown on TNT Sports in the UK and can be streamed via the discovery+ app.
To watch elsewhere in the world, click HERE to find your local rights holder.
Manchester City
Galatasaray
Gala will be no pushovers and keeping Osimhen quiet will be a major task for a second-string back four.
Haaland could do with a goal and don’t surprised if he comes through when City need him most.
It should be a good game and the visiting fans are sure to generate a cracking atmosphere.
We understand that gambling can be fun, but it is always important to gamble responsibly. If you are struggling with a gambling problem, please do not hesitate to ask for help. There are people who can help you get on the road to recovery. Below, we have listed some helpful resources to help aid you on the road to recovery.
Gala will be no pushovers and keeping Osimhen quiet will be a major task for a second-string back four.
Haaland could do with a goal and don’t surprised if he comes through when City need him most.
It should be a good game and the visiting fans are sure to generate a cracking atmosphere.
Bio: Graham Heydorn, based in Porto, Portugal, is currently a President at 10managemen
Bio: Representing players, brokering deals, managing career growth. Dominic Vieira liv
Bio: Kerwin currently leads Inter AIA, the parent organization behind InterOS, as CEO