{"id":1935,"date":"2024-12-24T02:52:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T02:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2024\/12\/24\/kevin-de-bruyne-is-starting-3-2-4-1-manchester-city-predicted-lineup-vs-everton\/"},"modified":"2024-12-24T02:52:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T02:52:45","slug":"kevin-de-bruyne-is-starting-3-2-4-1-manchester-city-predicted-lineup-vs-everton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2024\/12\/24\/kevin-de-bruyne-is-starting-3-2-4-1-manchester-city-predicted-lineup-vs-everton\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin de Bruyne Is Starting | 3-2-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Everton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even a genius like Pep Guardiola fail to overturn the things when the time isn\u2019t going good. Manchester City experienced another loss as they registered a 1-2 defeat by the hands of Aston Villa in the Premier League.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Citizens have slipped to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the seven spot<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on the points table and it\u2019s evident that they will not be able to defend their league title this time. Their next game is against Everton, another opportunity to improve <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">things from here on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Defence<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ederson couldn\u2019t start in the previous game as he wasn\u2019t feeling well. If he fails to get the green light, <a href=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/2024\/06\/chelsea-eye-a-move-for-this-manchester-city-star\/\">Stefan Ortega<\/a> should be operating between the sticks once again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Citizens have limited options in the defensive pack <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which could make way for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Kyle Walker to come in. He will form the backline alongside <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the likes of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_307098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-307098\"><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tottenham-hotspur-v-manchester-city-premier-league-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-307098\">LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 MAY 14: Stefan Ortega of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Midfield<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mateo Kovacic couldn\u2019t deliver much in the middle of the park and he needs to step up immediately. The Croatian will have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the company of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/2023\/12\/lewis-grealish-and-rodri-get-7-5-manchester-city-players-rated-in-lackluster-draw-vs-crystal-palace\/\"> Rico Lewis<\/a> to control the tempo of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Attack<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/2023\/12\/manchester-city-ace-makes-saudi-admission-will-he-chose-to-exit-next-summer\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bernardo Silva <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is providing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the width on the right flank with Phil Foden operating in the central area. Kevin de Bruyne didn\u2019t feature against the Villans <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and hence,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> he could be seen in the starting lineup this week.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Jack Grealish retains his position in the lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Erling Haaland leads the offensive line but his form is a bit concerning. He doesn\u2019t contribute much in the build-up and fails when his side <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is struggling<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to create chances for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rodri (knee), Oscar Bobb (leg), Ruben Dias (muscle), Nathan Ake (thigh), and John Stones (foot) are confirmed absentees while Ederson (illness) and Matheus Nunes (knock) are doubtful.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_318096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-318096\"><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ab3zVnDafj.png\" alt width=\"336\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ab3zVnDafj.png 336w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ab3zVnDafj-196x300.png 196w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-318096\">3-2-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Everton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-96x96.jpeg\" alt=\"Wansh Agarwal\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-24x24.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-48x48.jpeg 48w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-75x75.jpeg 75w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-04-at-22.18.32-1-350x350.jpeg 350w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/author\/wansh\/\"> Wansh Agarwal\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/h3>\n<p> Wansh Agarwal is a sports enthusiast who likes to express his views through writing. He is a Manchester City fan but follows most sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even a genius like Pep Guardiola fail to overturn the things when the time isn\u2019t going good. Manchester City experienced another loss as they registered a 1-2 defeat by the hands of Aston Villa in the Premier League. 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