Manchester City heads into the Champions League with a strong match against Inter Milan, with both teams having confidence here. Heading into this match, these two teams are confident, as they are both doing well domestically. Man City are doing well in the Premier League, sitting at the top of the league table. From their campaign last season, seems like Man City have stepped up in their plate, thus their strong start this season. On the other hand, Inter are also doing well recently, and are now at the third of the league table. However, during their previous match, Inter had a 1-1 draw against Monza, so they are aiming to win here. The meeting between these two teams is on September 19, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Manchester City
Man City, the only Premier League team with a 100% record after four matches, faced Brentford in a 2-1 victory. Yoane Wissa scored a goal for Brentford after 22 seconds, and Erling Haaland’s ruthless finish before the break secured the victory. Haaland’s double increased his goal tally for the season to nine, breaking a new Premier League record. City now have an exceptional unbeaten record at the Etihad to 46 games (W39 D7) and are set for three more home fixtures across three different competitions in seven days. They aim to make a strong start in the newly-expanded Champions League and secure a win over Inter, as they have not lost any of their last 23 matches.
Man City faces injuries to Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake, with Rodri expected to start his first season. Phil Foden is also a contender. Guardiola’s decision on right-back Kyle Walker or left-back Rico Lewis remains uncertain, with Ruben Dias, Akanji, and Stones all vying for centre-back positions.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan failed to secure their third consecutive Serie A victory last weekend, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Monza. The Nerazzurri had a surprise 81st-minute lead, but Denzel Dumfries equalised for the visitors seven minutes later. Head coach Simone Inzaghi expressed disappointment with the result and the missed opportunities. Inter is now preparing for a double-header against Man City in the Champions League and AC Milan in Serie A. They have lost only three of their last 20 matches and have only started one of their last nine campaigns with a victory. They are seeking revenge against Manchester City after their 2023 Champions League final loss.
Inter’s Federico Dimarco and Marko Arnautovic will miss first-team training due to injury, while Tajon Buchanan is recovering from a fractured tibia. Key players like Alessandro Bastoni, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Nicolo Barella are expected to return, while Carlos Augusto will start at left wing-back. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez will maintain their positions.
Prediction:
Manchester City
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