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Manchester City are preparing to face Leyton Orient in the fourth round of the FA Cup this weekend. The former side faced a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League in their recent most game and will be low in confidence.

4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Leyton Orient

Defence

Ederson missed the last game due to a minor injury and Stefan Ortega is likely to keep his spot in the goal line. Rico Lewis is expected to walk into the XI to take up the right-back duties from Matheus Nunes.

John Stones could be again deployed at the heart of the defence while Abdukodir Khusanov gets a chance in place of Manuel Akanji.

Manchester City’s German goalkeeper #18 Stefan Ortega applauds fans on the pitch after the English FA Cup third round. The football match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 7, 2024. Manchester City won the game 5-0. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Midfield

James McAtee and İlkay Gündoğan are likely to be deployed in the middle of the park to control the tempo of the game. Pep Guardiola will surely fancy multiple rotations as they are scheduled to face Real Madrid next week.

Attack

Savinho is one of the few names who is likely to retain his position in the playing XI. Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish are playing in the attacking positions.

Erling Haaland gets the much deserving rest ahead of the Madrid fixture. His position might be filled by Omar Marmoush.

Omar Marmoush, Rodri (ACL), Jeremy Doku (knock), Ruben Dias (Adductor) and Nathan Ake (unspecified) are all unavailable. On the other side, Oscar Bobb and Ederson are doubtful for the fixture.

4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Leyton Orient