Manchester City set to face AEK Athens in UEFA Champions League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Manchester City will host AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium on October 19 in a UEFA Champions League match. The team heads into this game after a recent 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town, indicating good form. Manager Enzo Maresca plans to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, making several changes to the starting lineup. Players expected to start include Elliot Anderson, Rayan Cherki, and Josko Gvardiol. Erling Haaland may be rested, with the option to substitute him later in the match.
- •Match date: October 19, 2026
- •City won 3-2 against Ipswich Town recently
- •Elliot Anderson, Rayan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol likely to start
- •Formation: 4-2-3-1
- •Haaland may start on the bench
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Anderson, Cherki And Gvardiol To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs AEK
"Manchester City will entertain AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium this Tuesday night as they look to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a hard-...
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