Team News
Manchester City versus Fulham
F.A. Cup 4th Round 21/22 at Etihad Stadium
Saturday 5th February 2022 KO: 15:00
Referee:
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
|
|
|
| |
Fulham are likely to hand Liverpool loanee Neco Williams his debut for the club this weekend, especially with Denis Odoi securing a move to Club Brugge.
Mitrovic and Harry Wilson both recovered from illnesses to play the full 90 against Blackpool, while Ivan Cavaleiro is fit after a groin problem, but Terence Kongolo is unlikely to feature due to injury.
Paulo Gazzaniga will aim to displace Marek Rodak in between the sticks for Fulham, as Carvalho continues in the number 10 role behind 28-goal main man Mitrovic.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Gazzaniga; Williams, Ream, Adarabioyo, Bryan; Reed, Cairney; Wilson, Carvalho, Kebano; Mitrovic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Riyad Mahrez was granted a week off following Algeria's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations but should return here, although Ederson and Gabriel Jesus will be late returns from Brazil duty.
Cole Palmer will be optimistic of earning some minutes here if he is able to shake off a knock, and the same goes for Oleksandr Zinchenko, which could see Joao Cancelo therefore keep his place at left-back from the off.
Guardiola went surprisingly strong for the trip to Swindon and will likely do so here against the Championship leaders, although Zack Steffen can expect another start in goal.
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Steffen; Walker, Stones, Ake, Cancelo; Gundogan, Fernandinho, Silva; Mahrez, Foden, Grealish
|
|
|
|
Source Ben Knapton at SportsMole