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He is clearly not up for it Coutinho Scoring - Manchester City fans nervous about club legend s role ahead of clash against Aston Villa

Manchester City fans express concern regarding Pep Guardiola's team selection host in their final game of the season, knowing that a victory would seal a fourth league title in five years. Failure to beat 's Villans would leave the door open for Liverpool to steal the crown, provided they beat Wolves at Anfield. The Cityzens are looking to bounce back from their 2-2 draw at West Ham last time out to retain their championship and end Liverpool's quadruple dreams. TEAM NEWS IS IN!

XI Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus.

SUBS Carson, Walker, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer, McAtee.

TEAM NEWS IS IN! XI Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus.SUBS Carson, Walker, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer, McAtee. Ahead of the clash at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola named his Manchester City starting XI, with John Stones and Phil Foden coming into the side to replace Oleksandr Zinchenko and former Villa captain Jack Grealish. Due to the host's numerous defensive injury issues, Fernandinho retains his place in the back four in what will be his final game for the club. The 37-year-old will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer, but his selection at the heart of the defense has caused concern amongst the City fanbase. The Brazilian international has won countless honors during his time in English football, but was caught out on numerous occasions against West Ham in his previous game, leading many to believe he should not be starting games. Here are some of the best reactions to Fernandinho's start against Villa: Philippe Coutinho to Score today.
Seeing a Stones and Fernandinho pairing gives me joy!
?Philippe Coutinho to Score today.Seeing a Stones and Fernandinho pairing gives me joy!? Fernandinho’s final game means City bottleFernandinho’s final game means City bottle stop using fernandinho as a CB, he’s clearly not up for it TEAM NEWS IS IN!

XI Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus.

SUBS Carson, Walker, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer, McAtee.

TEAM NEWS IS IN! XI Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus.SUBS Carson, Walker, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer, McAtee. stop using fernandinho as a CB, he’s clearly not up for it What’s with pep lately and this Fernandinho fetish? The guy stubbornness is the only thing holding city backWhat’s with pep lately and this Fernandinho fetish? The guy stubbornness is the only thing holding city back Daaah fernandinho does not deserve to start Daaah fernandinho does not deserve to start Fernandinho vs WatkinsFernandinho vs Watkins I am worried for Fernandinho. Have Pep really started him for sentiment on the title decider?I am worried for Fernandinho. Have Pep really started him for sentiment on the title decider?

Pep Guardiola claims his Manchester City players have no reason to be nervous

Villa haven't beaten any of the current top five in the Premier League this term and have lost their previous eight encounters with the Sky Blues. These statistics make it very unlikely that the Midlands club will spoil the City party this afternoon, with manager Guardiola urging his players to stay calm ahead of the monumental Etihad clash. The Spaniard told a pre-game press conference, as quoted by : "I've said to our players, it's just a football game. Don't think about how happy or sad we'd be, just focus on what we have to do to beat Aston Villa. Having one more title, or one less one, that's important but it's just a football game. "Focus on will they play [Ollie] Watkins or [Danny] Ings or just Watkins. Douglas Luiz as a holding midfielder as a three or four [midfielders]? Is John McGinn moving inside or outside. Will they play [Phillipe] Coutinho and [Emiliano] Buendia together? This is what we have to do to win the game. "I have a feeling we will do things incredibly well. We have not been here many times in our history but we have to be anxious or nervous? No way. Just try to enjoy and suffer the moment."This is your Aston Villa team to face Manchester City this afternoon. This is your Aston Villa team to face Manchester City this afternoon. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found