Manchester City will host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday night in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-finals. After a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, City will be eager to return to winning form.
Pep Guardiola is likely to adopt a 4-1-4-1 formation and may make several changes to the starting lineup. Omar Marmoush could lead the attack for Man City, with Erling Haaland resting on the bench.
4-1-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Against Newcastle United
Defence
James Trafford will be in goal, aiming for a clean sheet. Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guehi will form the central defense to keep things tight throughout the match.
Rayan Ait-Nouri is set to start as left-back, while Matheus Nunes will take the right-back position. Both players must choose the right moments to support the attack.
Nathan Ake and Max Alleyne will provide additional defensive options from the bench.