Who started Manchester City's last match?

Manchester City's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi, J. Gvardiol, E. Fernández, E. Anderson, I. Ndiaye, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, E. Haaland.

What was Manchester City's last result?

Manchester City beat Sunderland 5–3 on 20 Sept 2026.

When did Manchester City last win?

Manchester City last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Sunderland 5–3.

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?

Rúben Dias leads with 7 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 8 of their 8 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 7 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 7 matches.

Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most this season?

E. Anderson has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City this season, starting 6 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 7 matches.

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Q: What is Manchester City's predicted lineup?

Manchester City's predicted lineup away at Liverpool in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of J. Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi and Vitor Nunes, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 24 fan predictions, with 8 of the eleven at strong confidence or better. Full XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, J. Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi, Vitor Nunes, E. Fernández, E. Anderson, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, P. Foden, E. Haaland.

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Manchester City's predicted lineup at Liverpool, Sun 11 Oct: Donnarumma; Gvardiol, Dias, Guéhi, Nunes; Fernández, Anderson; Cherki, Semenyo, Foden; Haaland. Picked by 24 fans, updated 8 Oct, 19:47 UK.

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Manchester City predicted lineup vs Liverpool

24 PREDICTIONS

Manchester City's predicted lineup away at Liverpool in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of J. Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi and Vitor Nunes, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 24 fan predictions, with 8 of the eleven at strong confidence or better.

GKG. Donnarumma
RBJ. Gvardiol
CBRúben Dias
CBM. Guéhi
LBVitor Nunes
CDME. Fernández
CDME. Anderson
CAMR. Cherki
CAMA. Semenyo
CAMP. Foden
STE. Haaland

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2 changes vs the last Manchester City lineup: Nunes and Foden in, Matheus Nunes and I. Ndiaye out.
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Predicted XI from 24 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.

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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. One draw.

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Sunderland (H)Sun 20 Sept · 17 XIs1110
Manchester United (A)Sun 13 Sept · 21 XIs109
Coventry (H)Sat 5 Sept · 42 XIs1010
Crystal Palace (A)Fri 28 Aug · 24 XIs1110

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Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30

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4-1-3-2

17%

4-2-2-2

10%

4-3-3

Most Common Manchester City Starting XI

Based on 8 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·Fernández
Direct free kicksCherki·Foden·Fernández

Haaland scored 5 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.

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Manchester City

What is Manchester City's predicted lineup?: Manchester City's predicted lineup away at Liverpool in the EPL is a 4-2-3-1: G. Donnarumma in goal, a back four of J. Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi and Vitor Nunes, and E. Haaland leading the line. Based on 24 fan predictions, with 8 of the eleven at strong confidence or better. Full XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, J. Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi, Vitor Nunes, E. Fernández, E. Anderson, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, P. Foden, E. Haaland.
Who started Manchester City's last match?: Manchester City's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, M. Guéhi, J. Gvardiol, E. Fernández, E. Anderson, I. Ndiaye, R. Cherki, A. Semenyo, E. Haaland.
What was Manchester City's last result?: Manchester City beat Sunderland 5–3 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Manchester City last win?: Manchester City last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Sunderland 5–3.
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?: Rúben Dias leads with 7 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 8 of their 8 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 7 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 7 matches.
Which Manchester City midfielder has started the most this season?: E. Anderson has made the most starts as midfielder for Manchester City this season, starting 6 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 7 matches.