{
  "id": 7607649,
  "title": "Allan, Ndiaye And Ait-Nouri To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Norwich City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/allan-ndiaye-and-ait-nouri-to-start-4-2-3-1-manchester-city-predicted",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/allan-ndiaye-ait-nouri-start-184500016.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City are set to face Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium this Thursday night in the EFL Cup. The Mancunian team aims to secure a home victory in the competition, following a recent narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United. Manager Enzo Maresca will implement a 4-2-3-1 formation for this match, with several changes to his starting lineup.\n\nGoalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli will be in net for Manchester City, aiming to keep a clean sheet at the Etihad. Center-backs Vitor Reis and Marc Guehi will form the defensive line, while Abdukodir Khusanov and Rico Lewis will play as right-back and left-back, respectively. Both full-backs will have the freedom to press forward when required.\n\nIn midfield, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Mateo Kovacic will provide a strong foundation for the team, focusing on winning the 50-50 battles in their half. The attacking trio of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Iliman Ndiaye, and Antoine Semenyo will join them ahead of the defense, working together to create chances and secure a convincing win for Manchester City.",
  "summary": "Manchester City will welcome Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium this Thursday night as they look to secure a win at home in the EFL Cup. The Mancunian giants managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win over Manc...",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester City to play Norwich City at Etihad Stadium",
    "Manager Enzo Maresca to use 4-2-3-1 formation",
    "Starting lineup includes Rayan Ait-Nouri, Iliman Ndiaye, and Antoine Semenyo"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}