Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City faces a must-win Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) tonight. After a commanding 6-0 victory against Ipswich, where standout performances came from Phil Foden, Mateo Kovacic, and Erling Haaland, City looks to carry that momentum into this crucial match.
Currently sitting in 24th place with just two wins out of their first eight matches, City’s European aspirations hang in the balance. They are not alone in this plight; PSG is similarly at risk of early elimination and will be eager to secure a crucial home victory.
The visiting team receives a significant boost with the return of John Stones to the squad, though key player Rodri remains sidelined due to injury. Other players, including Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb, are nearing fitness, but new signings Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Omar Marmoush are not eligible for this phase of the competition. Meanwhile, Jeremy Doku is also unavailable because of injury.
Guardiola is expected to maintain the defensive lineup from their previous match, adjusting the midfield by bringing in Bernardo Silva in place of Ilkay Gundogan, who was rested during the weekend’s clash. Savinho is anticipated to take up a forward position, joining the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Haaland in attack. However, Kyle Walker will miss the match amid speculation about a transfer to AC Milan.
The starting lineup for Manchester City includes: Ederson, Nunes, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Silva, Savinho, Foden, and Haaland. The game kicks off at 8pm GMT at Parc des Princes, and fans can catch the action live on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
It’s a critical moment for City as they aspire to keep their Champions League journey alive, paving the way for a hopeful turnaround in their European campaign.