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The Manchester City Lineup That Should Start Against Burnley

By Daniel Feliciano

How should Man City start against Burnley?
How should Man City start against Burnley? / Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Manchester City play host to Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from defeat to Tottenham last time out in the Premier League.

With the squad at near full strength Pep Guardiola has plenty of options to choose from, and here's how we at 90min think he should lineup his team this coming weekend.

1. Goalkeeper and Defenders

First choice defensive pairing
First choice defensive pairing / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images

Ederson (GK): The only goalkeeper at the club that Guardiola seems to trust, he is guaranteed to start in the league when fit.

Kyle Walker (RB): Rested in midweek, Walker has been in good form this season and will undoubtedly start this one.

Aymeric Laporte (CB): City's best centre-back and the leader of the defence, Laporte was rested for Olympiakos but will come straight back into the side here.

Ruben Dias (CB): Nearly flawless since signing in the summer, Dias' aerial prowess and partnership with Aymeric Laporte will be key here.

Joao Cancelo (LB): One of City's best performers this season, his ability to cross and pass between the lines could help them unlock Burnley's defence.

2. Midfielders

De Bruyne was rested in midweek
De Bruyne was rested in midweek / Clive Rose/Getty Images

Fernandinho (DM): The club captain has been out injured for a while now but made his return as a substitute in midweek. Rodri will be in need of a rest so this seems like a perfect opportunity to get the Brazilian more minutes.

Ilkay Gundogan (CM): Gundogan has been in the side a fair amount this season with his passing ability key to unlocking defences.

Kevin De Bruyne (CM): The Belgian wizard is a guaranteed starter when City need a result.

3. Forwards

City need goals
City need goals / Michael Regan/Getty Images

Phil Foden (RW): Foden has impressed every time he has played in recent months and his goal in midweek should ensure he gets another chance to shine in the Premier League.

Raheem Sterling (LW): City's main source of goals, Sterling scored twice against Burnley in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.

Sergio Aguero (ST): Suffering with injuries, the Argentine's season has barely got started but he is now fit and ready to go. Jesus started in midweek so Aguero should get the nod here.