Luton vs Manchester City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Premier League Gameweek 16 is set to be underway

Luton Town and Manchester City will lock horns with each other in the Premier League this coming weekend. The match between the Hatter and the Citizens will be held at Kenilworth Road. The Hatter are 17th in the Premier League table at the moment with nine points from 15 matches. They are two points above the relegation zone. Sheffield United, Burnley and Everton are the three sides below them in the standings. Luton will head into the Premier League match against defending champions Manchester City on the back of a 4-3 defeat to Arsenal at home in the league.

Although things are not going perfectly for Pep Guardiola’s side at the moment, they are not falling far behind and will certainly be among the top sides come the end of the season. City are fourth in the Premier League table at the moment with 30 points from 15 matches. They will look to bounce back in the upcoming match against Luton after facing defeat against Aston Villa.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 10th Dec, 07:30 PM (IST), 02:00 PM (GMT), 09:00 AM (EST)

Location: Kenilworth Road

Form

Luton Town Form (All Competitions): D-L-W-L-L

Man City Form (All Competitions): D-D-W-D-L

Players to Watch Out

Ross Barkley (Luton Town)

Barkley is a particularly forward-thinking player when he is in possession. Whether playing a pass, or dribbing with close control or across larger distances and spaces, he also offers admirable variety, and when receiving possession regularly adjusts to what exists around him. His technique is perhaps most refined when he is striking the ball. He can powerfully shoot through it to ensure speed, whether from close range or distance and has improved that technique. He will be a key player in this match.

Julian Alvarez (Man City)

Álvarez is a versatile player, He can play as a centre-forward or a right-winger in a three-man attack, but can also play up front in a two. He works hard to create space for teammates in central areas. With his extremely intelligent movement, he is constantly on the lookout for space to offer a vertical passing option to his midfield teammates. Álvarez is clinical in the penalty area. His off-the-ball movement is exceptional, and he possesses an excellent understanding of how to attack the space behind an opposing back line.

Match Facts

Both teams haven’t won their last match in the Premier League.
Luton Town have conceded a goal in each of their last 17 matches.
Luton Town win 22% of halftimes, Manchester City win 53%.

Injury and Team News

The home team will have all the players available for the match and they don’t have any injuries and suspended players for this fixture.

Kevin De Bruyne has been sidelined since August with a long-term hamstring injury, and although the Belgian is targeting a return at some stage in the New Year. Jeremy Doku missed the midweek defeat at Ason Villa after sustaining a knock to his leg in last weekend’s 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, and the winger is set to be assessed ahead of kickoff.

Head-to-Head

Both teams have never faced each other in competitions and will face each other for the first time.

Predicted Lineup for Luton vs Manchester City

Luton Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kaminski(Gk), Osho, Bell, Mengi, Kabore, Ruddock, Barkley, Doughty, Townsend, Brown, Adebayo

Man City Predicted Lineup (3-2-4-1):

Ederson(Gk), Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Stones, Akanji, Silva, Lewis, Alvarez, Foden, Haaland

Match Prediction for Luton vs Manchester City

Luton Town showed against Arsenal that they are not easy pushovers. They are likely to put up a fight against Manchester City. However, it is hard to see anything but an easy win for Pep Guardiola’s side. It would be the shock of the season if Luton won against City.

Prediction: Luton 0-2 Man City

Telecast

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports

USA: fubo TV, NBC Sports

Nigeria: DSTV, Gotv

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