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Predicted Manchester City XI vs Bournemouth
Sun 23 Aug, 14:00EPL
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Manchester City predicted lineup vs Bournemouth60 PREDICTIONS
Manchester City's predicted lineup at home to Bournemouth in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of A. Khusanov, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 60 fan predictions, with 6 of the eleven at strong confidence or better.
- GKG. Donnarumma
- RBA. Khusanov
- CBM. Guéhi
- CBRúben Dias
- LBJ. Gvardiol
- CDME. Anderson
- CDMRodri
- CAMJ. Doku
- CAMA. Semenyo
- CAMR. Cherki
- STE. Haaland
Predicted XI from 60 fan predictions, refreshed as new ones land. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
- Monga from LeicesterTransferJul '26
- Stones to InterFree agentJul '26
- McFarlane to LeicesterLoanJul '26
- Warhurst to NorthamptonTransferJul '26
- Heskey to 1. FC KölnTransferJul '26
- NypanLoanJul '26
- Charles to QPRLoanJul '26
- Galvez to GO Ahead EaglesTransferJul '26
- Aké to FenerbahçeTransferJul '26
- Detourbet to MonacoLoanJul '26
- Akanji to InterTransferJun '26
- Silva to Real MadridFree agentJun '26
Last Season's Most Common Manchester City XI
Based on 64 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
- PenaltiesHaaland·Marmoush·Semenyo·Doku·Nunes
- CornersAnderson·Foden·Cherki·Reijnders
- Direct free kicksCherki·Marmoush·Foden·Reijnders
Haaland scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
Manchester City fixtures
Manchester City
- What is Manchester City's predicted lineup?
- Manchester City's predicted lineup at home to Bournemouth in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of A. Khusanov, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 60 fan predictions, with 6 of the eleven at strong confidence or better. Full XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, A. Khusanov, M. Guéhi, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, E. Anderson, Rodri, J. Doku, A. Semenyo, R. Cherki, E. Haaland.
- Who started Manchester City's last match?
- Manchester City's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-2-2): J. Trafford, R. Lewis, J. Stones, R. Dias, N. Ake, Nico, B. Silva, A. Semenyo, Savinho, P. Foden, T. Reijnders.
- What was Manchester City's last result?
- Manchester City lost to Aston Villa 1–2 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Manchester City last win?
- Manchester City last won on 16 May 2026, beating Chelsea 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Manchester City?
- E. Haaland is Manchester City's first choice penalty taker, with Omar Marmoush next in line. Haaland scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Manchester City in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Haaland leads with 50 starts for Manchester City across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Manchester City use most often?
- Manchester City have used a 4-1-4-1 in 24 of their 64 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Manchester City goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- G. Donnarumma has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Manchester City defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- R. Dias has made the most starts as defender for Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
- Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- B. Silva has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, starting 48 matches.
- Which Manchester City forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Haaland has made the most starts as forward for Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, starting 50 matches.
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Man City vs Bournemouth
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