Manchester City make the trip to Swansea this evening in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
The Citizens are seeking a response to their 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa at the weekend, a result that ended their winning run.
Swansea will start as underdogs after a mixed start to their second-tier campaign. Alan Sheehan’s side are currently 13th in the Championship table. However, The Swans showed their capability for an upset after eliminating top-flight Nottingham Forest in the previous round.
Manchester City XI vs Swansea – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola is expected to ring the changes for this cup clash. Erling Haaland is set to sit out the trip to Swansea, after sustaining a knock at Villa Park on Sunday.
Rodri and Rayan Ait-Nouri also remain doubtful, as does defender Abdukodir Khusanov, Guardiola is unlikely to take a risk with Rodri following his recent fitness issues.
A trip to Swansea in the Carabao Cup 🏆
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Mateo Kovacic, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki are among the player who will view this clash as a chance to secure valuable minutes.
Manchester City predicted lineup
Manchester City possible starting XI: Trafford; Nunes, Stones, Ake, O’Reilly; Lewis; Bobb, Kovacic, Nico, Doku; Marmoush.
When is Swansea City vs Manchester City
Swansea host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday 29th October 2025. Kick-off in South Wales is 19:45 BST.
How to watch Swansea vs Manchester City
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live via Sky Sports + and the Sky Go app.
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