Manchester City host Brentford in a Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at the Etihad this evening.
Pep Guardiola’s side head into the contest in fine form, having reeled off five consecutive games in all competitions. The Citizens are also unbeaten in their last five meetings with Brentford.
Brentford, who have never won a major trophy, are just one win from a semi-final. However, the Bees are winless in three games.
Manchester City vs Brentford – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Guardiola is expected to rotate his team for tonight’s tie despite the prize of a semi-final place at stake. James Trafford will hope for a rare start in goal, with Oscar Bobb and Savinho among those hoping for an increase in minutes.
In terms of unavailable names, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations. The former’s absence could mean no rest for Erling Haaland, with the lack of an alternative recognised forward.
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Jeremy Doku missed the weekend win at Crystal Palace with a leg injury and will be sidelined for a fortnight, while both Mateo Kovacic and John Stones remain sidelined.
Manchester City predicted lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Trafford; Khusanov, Dias, Ake, O’Reilly; Lewis, Reijnders, Silva; Bobb, Savinho; Haaland.
What time does Manchester City vs Brentford kick-off?
The clash will take place at the Etihad on Wednesday 17th December 2025. Kick-off is 19:30 BST.
How to watch Manchester City vs Brentford
The game will be shown live in the UK on NOW TV, Sky GO, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD and Sky Sports Main Event.
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