Garcia returns as City face up to full-strength champions
Dom Farrell
July 2, 2020 18:49 MYT
July 2, 2020 18:49 MYT
Eric Garcia is back in the Manchester City starting line-up for the visit of newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool.
Teenage centre-back Garcia is making his first appearance since suffering concussion in a collision with goalkeeper Ederson during City's 3-0 win over Arsenal two weeks ago.
Pep Guardiola's men have since ceded their title to Liverpool, who are at full strength for the behind-closed doors encounter at the Etihad Stadium as they look to burnish a glorious campaign with further entries into the record books.
Garcia and central defensive partner Aymeric Laporte will have to contend with the Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah forward line.
How we line-up tonight against Liverpool! XI | Ederson, Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Mendy, Rodrigo, Gundogan, De Bruyne (C), Foden, Jesus, Sterling. Subs | Bravo, Stones, Zinchenko, Bernardo, D.Silva, Mahrez, Cancelo, Otamendi, Doyle. @Haysworldwide #ManCity pic.twitter.com/I5qAtFfzwS — Manchester City (@ManCity) July 2, 2020
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In Sergio Aguero's ongoing injury absence, Phil Foden and ex-Red Raheem Sterling line-up alongside Gabriel Jesus in the hosts' attack.
Liverpool are 23 points better off than City at kick-off, but have won only one of their previous 10 Premier League outings at the Etihad.
TEAM NEWS Here’s how we line-up for our trip to @ManCity #MCILIV@Dejan06Lovren is out as a precaution with a minor knock. — Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions ) (@LFC) July 2, 2020
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