The three-time winners begin their definitive defence of their name, and their quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive top-flight title against former captain Vincent Kompany’s side at Turf Moor, just after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield. .
Kevin De Bruyne overcame the injury he suffered in the Champions League final to make an appearance on the bench at Wembley, and missed a penalty in the penalty shootout, so he could have compatibility to start the premiere of the league on Friday.
If he does, he will look to revive his fatal partnership with Erling Haaland, who will have his eyes set on more goal records in his second season in English football.
The Norwegian scored 36 goals in 35 Premier League matches, and 52 goals in all competitions, in 2022-23 and is expected to lead the opposite line to the newly promoted Clarets in this match.
Pep Guardiola’s defensive choices have been notoriously difficult to predict from season to season, with one key figure falling out of favor the following year, but new signing Josko Gvardiol could be facilitated in the process rather than being thrown straight into the starting line. -Up in Turf Moor. , Although it has compatibility and is able to play.
Reports recommend that Kyle Walker is now expected to remain at the club due to interest from Bayern Munich and could therefore return as a right-back, while Manuel Akanji could start on the left, Nathan Ake has moved on to form and Joao Cancelo is already back in the team.
Man City’s other newcomer, Mateo Kovacic, could sign up for the team directly in the position of former Ilkay Gundogan, along with Rodri, De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva, the latter also heavily linked with a departure from the club. Etihad this summer.
Manchester City’s imaginable starting eleven: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji; Kovacic, Rodri, De Bruyne; Bernard, Haaland, Grealish