{
  "id": 6010379,
  "title": "Lewis, O’Reilly And Foden To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Porto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/lewis-oreilly-and-foden-to-start-4-2-3-1-manchester-city-predicted",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T18:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lewis-o-reilly-foden-start-180500011.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City is set to take on Porto in the UEFA Champions League at Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday night. The Mancunian team recently secured a narrow 1-0 win over Coventry City, keeping their spirits high for this crucial match. Manager Enzo Maresca plans to employ the 4-2-3-1 formation for this game, with a few changes to his starting lineup.\n\nIn goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma will be the first-choice keeper, having kept a clean sheet in his last match. In the defensive line, Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi will continue to form a solid partnership, with Rico Lewis filling in as the right-back and Josko Gvardiol expected to demonstrate his value on the left side. Both defenders will have the liberty to push forward and create chances.\n\nIn midfield, Nico O’Reilly and Elliot Anderson will be crucial in controlling the center of the park and creating opportunities. The trio of Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo will operate just ahead of them, making it essential for all three to perform at their best if Manchester City hopes to secure a victory at the Estadio do Dragao.\n\nOn the bench, Abdukodir Khusanov will provide cover for the defensive positions, while Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez could potentially influence the game in the second half if required. Spearheading the attack is Erling Haaland, who scored the winning goal against Coventry City and will undoubtedly be full of confidence ahead of this match. Ryan McAird, however, will have to settle for a place on the bench, awaiting his opportunity to make an impact in the later stages of the game if necessary.",
  "summary": "Manchester City will clash heads with Porto at the Estadio do Dragao this Tuesday night as they look to secure a win in the UEFA Champions League. The Mancunian giants managed to secure a narrow 1-0 w...",
  "key_points": [
    "Gianluigi Donnarumma to start in goal",
    "Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi form defensive line",
    "Nico O’Reilly and Elliot Anderson key midfielders"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}