As Manchester City prepare to face Bournemouth in a highly anticipated match, the coaching teams are deep in assessment of player fitness. Enzo Maresca, at the helm of the reigning champions, and his counterpart Marco Rose have likely established who will take to the pitch from the start.
The match will be officiated by a referee team led by Jared Gillette. Here are the expected starting line-ups for both teams, along with details of those unavailable due to injury or suspension.
Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders: Mateus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Josh O'Riley
Holding Midfielders: Anderson, Mateo Kovacic
Attacking Midfielders: Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden, Ryan Cherki
Striker: Erling Haaland
City will be without Jeremy Doku due to injury, and Savinho is also sidelined with illness. The availability of Makaydu remains uncertain.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Djordje Petrovic
Defenders: Adam Smith, James Hill, Antonio Silva, Adrien Truffert
Holding Midfielders: Alex Scott, Lewis Cook
Attacking Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier
Striker: Evanilson
Bournemouth are dealing with several absentees, including Yasin Adli, Julian Araujo, Junior Krupi, and Nemanja Milosavljevic in the treatment room. Ryan Christie is serving a suspension, while the participation of Tyler Adams and David Brooks remains in doubt.
The match is set for this Sunday, August 23, 2026, kicking off at 14:00 British time (16:00 MSK).
