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Manchester City XI vs Palermo – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City return to pre-season action against Italian side Palermo at the Renzo Barbera Stadium on Saturday.

Filippo Inzaghi’s side will host Pep Guardiola’s men in what promises to be an exciting Anglo-Palermitan Trophy clash, marking the first-ever meeting between these two clubs.

Manchester City XI vs Palermo – Predicted Lineup and team news

Manchester City team news

Pep Guardiola faces selection headaches with several key players unavailable. Mateo Kovačić remains sidelined after undergoing Achilles surgery, while Rodri is being eased back from a long-term knee injury.

Erling Haaland is fully fit and expected to lead the line. Jack Grealish, James McAtee, and Stefan Ortega are among several players who have not travelled amid speculation about their futures. Ortega is expected to move on following the arrival of James Trafford from Burnley, while Grealish and McAtee are targets for Premier League rivals.

New signings Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Rayan Ait-Nouri could all feature as Guardiola assesses his new personnel.

Manchester City predicted lineup

Manchester City: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Ait-Nouri; Reijnders, Gundogan; Savinho, Cherki, Foden; Haaland.

When is Palermo vs Manchester City?

Palermo vs Manchester City will take place on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Kick-off at 8pm BST.

How to watch Palermo vs Manchester City?

In the UK: Sky Sports Main Event and NOW TV

In Italy: DAZN and OneFootball

Global streaming: City+ at £4.99

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