{"id":19561,"date":"2025-12-18T22:27:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/12\/18\/haaland-foden-and-dias-to-start-4-3-2-1-manchester-city-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-united\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:27:07","slug":"haaland-foden-and-dias-to-start-4-3-2-1-manchester-city-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/12\/18\/haaland-foden-and-dias-to-start-4-3-2-1-manchester-city-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Haaland, Foden And Dias To Start | 4-3-2-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs West Ham United"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manchester City entertained West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants managed to earn a solid 2-0 win over Brentford in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be full of confidence going into this game.<\/p>\n

Pep Guardiola will set his side up in a 4-3-2-1 formation and is expected to revert to his strongest XI for this clash. Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Ruben Dias could all play from the start of the game.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gianluigi Donnarumma will function in between the sticks for Man City after being rested in midweek. Ruben Dias will operate alongside Josko Gvardiol at the centre of Guardiola\u2019s defence as they look to keep a good shape at the back throughout the 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

Matheus Nunes will try to shine as the right-back, while Nico O\u2019Reilly hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will try to go forward and join in on the attack at every chance they can get.<\/p>\n

Nathan Ake will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND \u2013 DECEMBER 17: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on following the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Brentford at Etihad Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tijjani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez and Bernardo Silva will make up Guardiola\u2019s midfield three as they look to dictate the tempo of the game at the centre of the park. All three of them need to retain possession well in the opponent\u2019s half if they want to create some decent chances for their teammates up top.<\/p>\n

Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki will play as Man City\u2019s attacking midfielders. They would both have to carry most of the creative burden for the home team up top.<\/p>\n

Savinho and Oscar Bobb will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second half if required.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Erling Haaland will spearhead Man City\u2019s attack up top. He would fancy his chances of finding the back of the net versus the Hammers this weekend.<\/p>\n

Divin Mukasa will be named on the bench as he waits for his chance to influence the game in the latter stages if needed.<\/p>\n

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