Who started Manchester City's last match?

Manchester City's starting XI on 8 Sept 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, M. Nunes, M. Guehi, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, A. Bouaddi, E. Fernandez, P. Foden, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, E. Haaland.

What was Manchester City's last result?

Manchester City beat FC Porto 2–0 on 8 Sept 2026.

When did Manchester City last win?

Manchester City last won on 8 Sept 2026, beating FC Porto 2–0.

Who takes penalties for Manchester City?

E. Haaland is Manchester City's first choice penalty taker, with A. Semenyo next in line. Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.

Who has made the most starts for Manchester City this season?

R. Dias leads with 5 starts for Manchester City across all competitions this season.

What formation does Manchester City use most often?

Manchester City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.

Which Manchester City goalkeeper has started the most this season?

G. Donnarumma has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.

Which Manchester City defender has started the most this season?

R. Dias has made the most starts as defender for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.

Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most this season?

A. Semenyo has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.

Which Manchester City forward has started the most this season?

E. Haaland has made the most starts as forward for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.

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Q: What is Manchester City's predicted lineup today?

Manchester City's predicted lineup away at Manchester United in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of A. Khusanov, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 21 fan predictions, with 9 of the eleven at strong confidence or better. Full XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, A. Khusanov, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi, J. Gvardiol, E. Anderson, E. Fernández, R. Cherki, P. Foden, A. Semenyo, E. Haaland.

4-2-3-121 predictions

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Manchester City predicted lineup vs Manchester United21 PREDICTIONS

Manchester City's predicted lineup away at Manchester United in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of A. Khusanov, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 21 fan predictions, with 9 of the eleven at strong confidence or better.

GKG. Donnarumma
RBA. Khusanov
CBRúben Dias
CBM. Guéhi
LBJ. Gvardiol
CDME. Anderson
CDME. Fernández
CAMR. Cherki
CAMP. Foden
CAMA. Semenyo
STE. Haaland

Team news

2 changes vs the last Manchester City lineup: Fernández and Foden in, N. O'Reilly and I. Ndiaye out.
43% of predictions were made in the last 72 hours.

Predicted XI from 21 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.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.

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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. One draw.

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Coventry (H)Sat 5 Sept · 42 XIs1010
Crystal Palace (A)Fri 28 Aug · 24 XIs1110
Bournemouth (H)Sun 23 Aug · 93 XIs98

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Head Coach

Enzo Maresca

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Injuries & suspensions

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MIDO'ReillyBack InjuryOut
FWDDokuCalf InjuryOut
FWDNdiayeInjuryDoubtful

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 16 of last 30

4-2-3-1

53%

4-1-3-2

17%

4-2-2-2

10%

4-1-4-1

10%

Most Common Manchester City Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers

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PenaltiesHaaland·Semenyo·Doku·Nunes
CornersCherki·Foden·Anderson
Direct free kicksCherki·Foden

Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.

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FIXTURES

Manchester City transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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MMongato SwanseaLoanAUG '26
HHeskeyto Sheffield WednesdayLoan returnAUG '26
BBahto FC AugsburgLoanAUG '26
GGrealishto EvertonLoan returnAUG '26
MMfunito CoventryLoanAUG '26
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Manchester City

What is Manchester City's predicted lineup today?: Manchester City's predicted lineup away at Manchester United in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of A. Khusanov, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi and J. Gvardiol, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 21 fan predictions, with 9 of the eleven at strong confidence or better. Full XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, A. Khusanov, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi, J. Gvardiol, E. Anderson, E. Fernández, R. Cherki, P. Foden, A. Semenyo, E. Haaland.
Who started Manchester City's last match?: Manchester City's starting XI on 8 Sept 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, M. Nunes, M. Guehi, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, A. Bouaddi, E. Fernandez, P. Foden, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, E. Haaland.
What was Manchester City's last result?: Manchester City beat FC Porto 2–0 on 8 Sept 2026.
When did Manchester City last win?: Manchester City last won on 8 Sept 2026, beating FC Porto 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Manchester City?: E. Haaland is Manchester City's first choice penalty taker, with A. Semenyo next in line. Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Manchester City this season?: R. Dias leads with 5 starts for Manchester City across all competitions this season.
What formation does Manchester City use most often?: Manchester City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Manchester City goalkeeper has started the most this season?: G. Donnarumma has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Manchester City defender has started the most this season?: R. Dias has made the most starts as defender for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most this season?: A. Semenyo has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Manchester City forward has started the most this season?: E. Haaland has made the most starts as forward for Manchester City this season, starting 5 matches.