It’s time to guess Eddie Howe’s starting lineup for today’s lunchtime matchup with Man City, since kickoff is just a few hours away. The following is what we anticipate seeing and why:
Expected starting lineup: Joelinton – Murphy, Gordon, Barnes; Pope – Trippier, Schar, Burn; Hall – Tonali, Bruno.
OUT: Isak, Willock, and Kelly IN: Murphy, Joelinton, and Hall
Though I believe Howe will bring Hall back into the side for his one after Kelly struggled at Fulham, I would not be against Trippier at right-back and Tino down the left, giving us two strong one-vs-one defenders to handle City’s threats out wide. Trippier’s experience and skill will also help manage City’s dangerous options down their left.
It appears like Tonali will make his Premier League debut in midfield. In addition to having the kind of speed and agility to assist us on both ends, his quality of possession might be crucial in the moments we have the ball and try to score on the break. Bruno is our No. 6 and Joelinton stays ahead of Willock because he plays his best at home when we’re the underdog.
Isak is struggling to stay fit due to a fractured toe, and he hasn’t trained all week. This means that Murphy, Barnes, and Gordon—who performed well in his come-on against Fulham—could be the attacking trio that faces City on the counterattack.
How do you envision our alignment?
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