Man City vs Paris Saint-Germain: Latest Team News and Expected Lineups

Man City Faces Paris Saint-Germain at Etihad Stadium

On Wednesday night, Man City and Paris Saint-Germain will clash in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.

Season Starts and Form

Man City, managed by Enzo Maresca, have been unstoppable so far, winning all eight matches across competitions, including a recent 3-0 triumph over Liverpool at Anfield. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique's PSG have experienced ups and downs this season but come into this game on a high with three consecutive Ligue 1 victories, their latest being a 3-1 win against Lens.

Man City Squad Update

City will select from a fully fit squad, as no injuries trouble Maresca's lineup. Phil Foden returns after serving a suspension for his red card in the Manchester derby, adding depth to the attack.

"The message for tomorrow night is quite easy. We need the perfect game because they are the best team in Europe at this moment," Maresca said during his pre-match press conference. "They won the last two Champions Leagues, so that shows how good they are. So, we need the perfect game but if we play our best we can beat them." He added, "I think we are definitely a good team, but where we stand compared to PSG, I don't really know."

Predicted Starting XI for Man City

• Goalkeeper: Donnarumma
• Defenders: Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol
• Midfielders: Anderson, Fernandez
• Forwards: Semenyo, Cherki, Doku
• Striker: Haaland

Substitutes likely include Rulli (GK), Lewis (DEF), O'Reilly (DEF), Khusanov (DEF), Reis (DEF), Ait-Nouri (DEF), Bouaddi (MID), Kovacic (MID), Foden (FWD), Allan (FWD), McAidoo (FWD), and Ndiaye (FWD).

The team may see little change after the strong display against Liverpool, with Cherki expected to keep the number ten role ahead of Foden. With Doku back fit, £60m signing Iliman Ndiaye could start from the bench alongside £65m players Abdukodir Khusanov and Allan.

PSG Team Updates

PSG have rested most of their key players recently and will bring back stars like Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Khvicha Kvaratshkhelia, and Ferran Torres. The only injury concern is young Senny Mayulu, sidelined with a dead leg and not traveling for the match.

PSG Injury List

• Player: Senny Mayulu
• Injury: Dead leg
• Potential Return Date: 18/10/2026

Predicted PSG Starting XI

• Goalkeeper: Safonov
• Defenders: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes
• Midfielders: Vitinha, Ruiz, J. Neves
• Forwards: Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Substitutes should include Chevalier (GK), L. Hernandez (DEF), Zabarnyi (DEF), Digne (DEF), Beraldo (DEF), Zaire-Emery (MID), Dro Fernandez (MID), Godts (FWD), Akliouche (FWD), Torres (FWD), and Ndjantou (FWD).