Pep Guardiola has made tactical adjustments to his Manchester City lineup ahead of today's Premier League matchup against "Tottenham" at Etihad Stadium. The Spanish manager opted to position Shekri behind striker Erling Haaland, while Marmush will operate on the left side of the attack.
"After our convincing performance against Wolverhampton, we needed to make certain adjustments for a different type of opponent," the tactical mastermind might explain about his selection decisions.
The "Citizens" enter this second-round fixture with confidence following their emphatic 4-0 victory over "Wolverhampton" in their previous outing. Meanwhile, Thomas Frank's "Tottenham" squad arrives in Manchester riding their own wave of momentum after dispatching "Burnley" 3-0.
Interestingly, Frank has chosen to start Palinha in central midfield, likely looking to add defensive stability against City's potent attack. The visitors will rely on Richarlison to lead their offensive efforts, supported by Johnson and Kudus on the flanks.
Manchester City's starting eleven features Trafford between the posts, with Lewis, Stones, Dias, and Ait-Nouri forming the defensive line. Nico Gonzalez joins Shekri and Reinders in midfield, while Bobb, Haaland, and Marmush comprise the attacking trio.
Tottenham's lineup sees Vicario in goal, protected by Porro, Romero, van de Ven, and Spence. Palinha, Sarr, and Bentancur will battle in midfield, with Johnson, Richarlison, and Kudus handling attacking duties.
The bench options for both sides suggest potential game-changing substitutions could be in store. City have Ederson, Ake, Doku, Rodri, Silva, and Foden among their reserves. Can these reinforcements make an impact if called upon?
Kickoff at the Etihad Stadium is scheduled for 14:30 Kyiv time. Which tactical approach will prove superior in this early-season showdown?
