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On Saturday, Man City will continue their Premier League title defense with a trip to Cardiff. While this appears to be a straight-forward game that the Citizens should win with ease, there is a lot more pressure on them than meets the eye.

The reason for this is their surprise Champions League defeat on Wednesday. Despite starting their new European campaign at home, Guardiola's men suffered a 2-1 defeat against Lyon.

While the Spanish tactician was forced to sit in the stands due to a ban, the players faced the same criticism regardless. A number of Pep's men struggled in that game and might face the ax for the weekend tie.

One of them was Danilo; however, benching the Brazilian won't be easy given that Mendy has been ruled out and there is no other defender accustomed with that left-back role. Calls for Fernandinho to be dropped have emerged but the lack of an adequate replacement leaves Man City with the same predicament.

Sergio Aguero, who just signed a new deal with the Etihad side, will likely come in for Gabriel Jesus who has struggled for goals this season. Elsewhere, Kevin de Bruyne remains on the sidelines.

As for the host, they will likely be without Harry Arter for Saturday's tie. Fortunately, Cardiff has been boosted by the return of Aron Gunnarsson and Josh Murphy as they look to bounce back from their heavy defeat at Chelsea last weekend.

Match facts

  • Man City has not lost against a promoted side since March 2015, an unbeaten run of 21 games (W16, D5).

  • However, in Premier League clashes between these two sides, things are split evenly with a win each from only two previous encounters.

  • Cardiff is winless in their last nine Premier League ties (D3, L6).

Broadcast info

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Cardiff City 0 - 5 Manchester City

September 22, 2018 10:00amCardiff City Stadium (Cardiff (Caerdydd))

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