Project Restart

    The long awaited return of the Premier League (Project Restart) begins this week with several blockbuster fixtures but nothing gets bigger than being treated to an exciting tie at the Etihad on a Wednesday night. The duel between the boys in sky blue and Arsenal would be keenly contested with both teams having a clean bill of health and an array of returning stars to select for the tie. 

    The Manchester city line up would be an interesting one for Cityzens and Football Fantasy Fans worldwide, I expect Pep to go with a 4-2-3-1 line up for the Arsenal game. 

   

     As expected Ederson will undoubtedly retain his spot between the sticks being the undisputed first choice choice Goalkeeper for Pep’s army. Kyle Walker will take his place at right back for the game, he has been quiet solid for city this season despite the turmoil at the back. The center back pairing would feature the ever reliable Fernandinho and the sorely missed Laporte at the back. To complete the back line would be Benjamin Mendy.

   

     At the base of midfield taking his usual spot would be Rodri who has divided opinions amongst city fans this season. Gundogan will form a partnership at the base of midfield with Rodri as he’s done for a number games this season. Kevin De Bruyne would play in a familiar attacking midfield position to exploit the spaces behind the Arsenal midfield. 

   

     Most fans would love to see Leroy Sane take up his familiar position on the left side of the attack all in a bid of nostalgia but for this game Raheem Sterling would start there as he’s done for most of the season. On the right side of the attack Riyad Mahrez would like to pick off where he left off and continue his rich vein of form. For a man who loves scoring against Arsenal, you just can’t bet against Agüero starting up top to add to his 11 goal tally against them.