Manchester City take on Al-Ain in their second fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage.
Pep Guardiola’s side opened the tournament with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wydad AC, courtesy of first-half goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku. The Citizens next take on Al-Ain at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
PEP 💬 I feel it’s a privilege to be here [at the #FIFACWC]. This is a privilege because in four years time [we might not qualify]. Four years to be there you have to win big prizes. pic.twitter.com/Gi84LiaCQm
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 21, 2025
Al-Ain qualified for the Club World Cup as winners of the 2023/24 AFC Asian Champions League. The United Arab Emirates outfit lost 5-0 to Juventus in their opening fixture.
Manchester City vs Al-Ain – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Rico Lewis is suspended for the game after his 88th-minute red card in the opening fixture. The full-back caught Samuel Obeng with a boot to the face and was dismissed despite protesting his innocence. Mathues Nunes or Abdukodir Khusanov could come in at right-back.
Rayan Ait-Nouri is hoping for a debut after failing to make the pitch against Wydad AC, while Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri will not start. The Spaniard was introduced as a substitute in the opening fixture and City will take a cautious approach with his return from an ACL injury.
Manchester City predicted lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Reijnders, Gonzalez, Foden; Savinho, Doku, Haaland.
When is Manchester City vs Al-Ain?
Manchester City face Al-Ain in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage on Monday 23rd June 2025. Kick-off is 2am BST.
What TV channel is Manchester City vs Al-Ain on?
UK fans can watch the game on 5 with coverage starting at 1:15 AM. Every Club World Cup game will be streamed live for free on DAZN.
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