- Bournemouth vs Manchester City
- Tuesday, May 19
- 19:30 BST
Manchester City need three points against Bournemouth, but Pep Guardiola could be forced into making changes to his FA Cup starting lineup.
The Citizens were far from perfect on Saturday afternoon, but managed to come away from Wembley with a 1-0 victory.
This means Man City have now added two trophies to their cabinet this season, with aims of landing another on Sunday.
However, Arsenal are in control as things stand in the Premier League, meaning City have to win at Bournemouth to have any chance of a domestic treble.
Man City team news
There are no new injuries to report since the FA Cup final, but Rodri did not look up to speed after his return to the pitch.
The Spaniard might therefore miss out against Bournemouth, and Josko Gvardiol’s availability is questionable too.
Last week’s win over Crystal Palace saw the Croat return from his injury earlier than expected, but he did not make the squad to face Chelsea. Of course, this might have had nothing to do with his fitness levels.
On a more positive note, Ruben Dias was on the bench in City’s FA Cup tie, and should be ready to get back in action.
Expected Man City lineup
Gianluigi Donnarumma will be back in goal, despite the fact James Trafford kept a second successive clean sheet in a cup final.
The ever-reliable Matheus Nunes is likely to start at right-back, but there could be changes across the defensive line, including Dias starting.
Bernardo Silva should maintain his place in midfield, and one of Rodri’s understudies should get another chance to impress.
Up front, Phil Foden will be back in the side, while Omar Marmoush could start after being subbed at half-time in the FA Cup final.
Predicted Man City lineup: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Ait-Nouri, Gonzalez, Silva, Cherki, Foden, Marmoush, Doku
Score prediction
If Arsenal beat Burnley, City know that three points are required to avoid losing the Premier League title race with a game to spare.
Should the Gunners drop points against Burnley, the Sky Blues require a win to put themselves in the driving seat.
Man City know exactly what is required in this massive game, just as they knew that winning was the only option in both the Carabao and FA Cup finals.
Guardiola’s team have continued to rise to the occasion this season, and they will do so again, even with the Cherries looking to make things difficult.
It will be a close game at the Vitality Stadium, but City should have enough quality to ensure there is something still to play for on the final day, with Foden finally ending his drought.
