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Man City vs Napoli LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
A familiar face returns to the Etihad Stadium
Returning heroes: Rasmus Hojlund and Kevin de Bruyne
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Man City vs Napoli LIVE!
Manchester City face Napoli in their first Champions League game of the campaign, and there is a fairytale return for a certain Belgian midfielder to the Etihad Stadium. Kevin de Bruyne, who left the north-west in the summer after his contract expired, joined the Serie A champions on a free transfer, and, as was always going to happen, will play his former club at the first opportunity. The 34-year-iold has been in hot form since his arrival in Italy, netting twice in his first three games for Antonio Conte’s side.
There is also a return to Manchester for Rasmus Hojlund, who joined Napoli on a loan deal from Manchester United, although that is expected to become permanent next year. The Dane scored on his debut in the win over Fiorentina, and will be hungry to prove himself against Premier League opposition once more.
As for Pep Guardiola’s hosts, they are back to winning ways after sweeping United aside 3-0 in the derby at the weekend, where Erling Haaland was at the double and Phil Foden rediscovered his goalscoring touch. This should be an exciting encounter, and you can follow all the action below!
Man City vs Napoli latest news
Kick off time: 8pm BST
How to watch: TNT Sports
Man City team news
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Standard Sport prediction
As strange as it may sound, Man City were not spectacular despite beating Man United 3-0. While the scoreline was indeed convincing, a large part of the performance was not and they can expect a sterner test against Napoli.
Conte will have his side well-drilled defensively with the hope of catching the hosts on the counter attack. Nothing can be won or lost on the first matchday and we can see this one ending all square.
Draw, 1-1.
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Napoli team news
Napoli should be the fresher of the two teams having played a day before Man City at the weekend and Antonio Conte has no fresh injury concerns with Romelu Lukaku the big-name absentee.
De Bruyne is likely to start against his former club alongside ex-Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay with Rasmus Hojlund, on loan from the Red Devils, set to lead the line having scored on his Napoli debut against Fiorentina.
22 minutes ago
Man City team news
Man City could welcome back John Stones from injury after the central defender missed the Manchester derby at the weekend with a knock suffered while on international duty with England.
Mateo Kovacic and Rayan Cherki are long-term absentees, Omar Marmoush misses out with a knee injury, Rayan Ait-Nouri is doubtful and Kalvin Phillips is ineligible due to not being named in City’s Champions League squad.
As this fixture falls just three days before a trip to Arsenal in the Premier League, it’s likely to be balancing act for Guardiola in terms of the team selection.
Rodri could be rested while the likes of Savinho, Oscar Bobb, Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis will be pushing for starts.
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How to watch
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on TNT Sports 2 ahead of the 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
52 minutes ago
Hello and welcome!
… to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester City’s Champions League opener against Napoli.
Kevin de Bruyne returns home for the first time since his departure, and he is in the Serie A side’s squad this evening.
Kick off is slated for 8pm BST, so stay tuned for all the updates.
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