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Manchester City take on Villarreal tonight at the Estadio de la Ceràmica in their third UEFA Champions League league phase fixture. Pep Guardiola’s side is unbeaten after two games in the competition after beating Napoli and playing out a 2-all draw with AS Monaco. City take on a Villarreal side who have started this season well. Villarreal, sit third on the La Liga table after making an impressive start to the new campaign. Villarreal sit 26th on the UEFA Champions League league phase table after picking a draw and a defeat in their opening two Champions League fixtures. They’ll pose a significant challenge for Pep Guardiola’s side tonight in front of their passionate home support. Here is the latest Manchester City injury news and my predicted City starting eleven ahead of tonight’s match. Latest Manchester City injury news. There appears to be only two players who are unavailable for tonight’s match for Manchester City. Rodri has been ruled out of both of City’s matches this week due to injury. Abdukodir Khusanov failed to train with his teammates yesterday, and he wasn’t included in the City travelling squad for tonight’s match. Predicted City starting eleven. Gianluigi Donnarumma: It would be a great surprise if Donnarumma didn’t start in goal tonight. John Stones: I’m expecting Matheus Nunes to be rested tonight, and if that occurs, I’d expect John Stones to start at right-back. Ruben Dias: Dias has been playing well recently, and his leadership will be crucial in a hostile environment tonight. Josko Gvardiol: Gvardiol has had a rest, and I expect him to return to the starting lineup tonight. Nico O’Reilly: O’Reilly picked up a knock against Everton, but he has trained this week and should start at left-back. Nico: The Spanish midfielder is growing into his role with Rodri out due to injury. He should continue in midfield against Villarreal, and he’ll have a key role to play. Tijjani Reijnders: The Dutch international has put in a series of satisfactory performances of late. He needs a big performance, and hopefully, it comes tonight. Phil Foden: I’m expecting Foden to continue in midfield, and he could play a key role in breaking down the Villarreal defence. Rayan Cherki: Tonight could be the ideal setting for Cherki to return to the starting lineup. I’m expecting him to start on the right and drift all over the pitch if he does start. Savinho: The Brazilian international put in a promising display on the left wing against Everton in the second half. He could have an opportunity to play there from the start tonight. Erling Haaland: Haaland is an automatic selection up front for Manchester City. He is in sparkling form and that continues tonight he could lead his team to a crucial three points.
