Haaland To Spearhead Guardiola’s Attack | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal

Nathan Ake will offer cover for the defensive positions.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Rayan Cherki of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Midfield

Rodri and Bernardo Silva will operate as the holding midfielders as they focus on winning the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.

The gifted trio of Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo will play just ahead of them as part of the Man City attack. All three of them need to be at their best if the Mancunian outfit are to secure a good result this weekend.

Savinho and Mateo Kovacic will have to settle for a spot on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if needed.

Attack

Erling Haaland will lead the charge for the Mancunian side in the final third. He would be eager to get his name on the scoresheet and make a difference for Man City in this top-of-the-table clash.

Omar Marmoush will be named on the bench as he waits for his chance to make an impact in the final quarter of the game if Man City are in need of a goal by then.