Manchester City’s preparations for the 2024/25 season begin with a friendly against Celtic this week.
The Citizens are one of several top-tier teams spending their preseason in the United States and playing some high-profile games.
Pep Guardiola beat Arsenal last year to win his fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Winning a fifth consecutive name will be on his mind, and the race to the line begins against the Bhoys.
Meanwhile, Celtic will be in a two-way race for the name in the SPFL against bitter central rivals the Rangers.
Brendan Rodgers’ side just surpassed Gers in name last season, and they will replace him, so Celtic will certainly take this game seriously.
This preseason friendly match will take place on Tuesday, July 23.
Kickoff at North Carolina’s Kenan Memorial Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p. m. time.
This means it will start at 12:30 AM. m. Wednesday morning in the United Kingdom.
The match will be broadcast through the club’s app.
CITY+ will be where the trim shows up, and you can pay £34. 99 per year or £4. 99 per month.
More main points here.
City have named their team for the tour of the United States and there are many notable absences.
Most of those who participated in Euro 2024 or the Copa América have been left behind.
This applies even to those who have not made it that far in their respective competitions.
So there are no Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri or Phil Foden, among others.
But Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish and Ederson are all in the squad, so he gets minutes against Celtic.
Other players are expected to sign up for the team later, but it is unclear if any of them will be able to play in this match.
Meanwhile, Celtic will be Alistair Johnston after their participation in the Copa América.
Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor were part of Scotland’s squad for Euro 2024 and are back after a long absence.
Manchester City’s Rico Lewis has explained what Guardiola says to his players every year.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I think he tells us every year that it’s not enough.
“Although we have done a lot, it is not enough and as I said before, this is the popular one that we have set ourselves and it is anything that we will have to respect.
“And it makes sure that if you feel or think that it’s all over or that you can relax, that’s not enough. “
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