West Bromwich Albion play host to Manchester City at the Hawthorns this weekend.
West Bromwich Albion’s Gareth McAuley celebrates scoring their first goal
West Bromwich Albion host Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City this weekend in the Premier League. City haven’t won in six games in all competitions, while Tony Pulis’ men are winless in four. With both sides in need of a result, here’s a look at the teams they may put out.
West Bromwich Albion
Albion’s talismanic ‘keeper Ben Foster will undoubtedly start in goal, while the back four is expected to have Jonny Evans back in at the expense of Jonas Olsson. Their defence will, otherwise, be unchanged from the one which lost at Anfield.
West Bromwich Albion’s Ben Foster in action
In midfield, Craig Gardner could replace the suspended Claudio Yacob, while James McClean is a doubt – Chris Brunt could replace the injured Irishman barring a recovery.
Up front, Solomon Rondon will again take up the mantle of lone striker.
Manchester City
For Manchester City, Claudio Bravo will again be the man between the sticks after Willy Caballero took the reins against Manchester United in the EFL Cup. Despite an error last weekend, John Stones will be alongside Nicolas Otamendi with Aleksandr Kolarov in a back three.
Manchester City’s John Stones in action
In the midfield, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling will be the wide men while Fernandinho and Ilkay Gundogan play in the centre as usual, but there may be some changes further forward.
Sergio Aguero will continue up front and may be partnered by Kelechi Iheanacho, who has been poaching goals for fun this season.
Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho shoots at goal
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