🚨Line-ups announced for Manchester City v Al Ain
Manchester City will take action in the second matchday of the Club World Cup against Al Ain, with the mission of obtaining the three points that will allow them to fight for first place in Group G.
However, they will have to overcome their test with ease after Juventus' 4-1 thrashing of Wydad AC in their match today.
Manchester City's XI
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