Manchester City vs Al-Hilal – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City take on Al-Hilal for a place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals tonight.

The Citizens impressed to reach the knockout rounds with three comprehensive victories. Last time out, Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Juventus 5-2 to underline their status as one of the Club World Cup favourites. City have scored 13 goals in their three games to date.

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Al-Hilal are the opposition in the Round of 16 and contain plenty of familiar faces. Ex-Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo is in their ranks, alongside former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. The Saudi Pro League side held Real Madrid to a draw during the group stage.

Manchester City vs Al-Hilal – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City team news

Rico Lewis remains suspended for Manchester City following his red card in the opening fixture. Claudio Echeverri has joined Lewis on the sidelines due to an ankle injury, while Mateo Kovacic has not travelled with the squad after an Achilles operation.

Erling Haaland is expected to come back into the side, while Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are also pushing for recalls to the XI.

Manchester City predicted lineup

Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Khusanov, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez, Reijnders; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland.

When is Manchester City vs Al-Hilal?

Manchester City take on Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup last 16 on Tuesday 1st July. Kick-off in Orlando, Florida is 2am BST.

What TV channel is Manchester City vs Al-Hilal?

UK viewers can watch the game live on Channel 5. All Club World Cup games are also being broadcast via the DAZN website.

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