Share this @internewscast.com

<!–

<!–

<!–

<!–

<!–

<!–

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will attempt to win their first ever Club World Cup this year.

The English side secured their place in the competition after winning the Champions League back in June – where they defeated Serie A side Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul.

This year’s tournament, which has already kicked off, has seen one big shock already. Saudi champions Al-Ittihad crashed out of the Club World Cup after a 3-1 drubbing by Al-Ahly in their own back yard.

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Urawa Red Diamonds.  

Manchester City will be competing in the Club World Cup for the first time in their history

Manchester City will be competing in the Club World Cup for the first time in their history

Manchester City will be competing in the Club World Cup for the first time in their history

Pep Guardiola's side will play Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds for a place in the final

Pep Guardiola's side will play Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds for a place in the final

Pep Guardiola’s side will play Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds for a place in the final 

When is it?

Manchester City’s clash with Urawa Red Diamonds will take place on Tuesday, December 19.

The showdown between the two teams will kick-off at 6pm GMT. Tomorrow’s match will take place at King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia.

How to watch

The game will be shown live on TNT Sports – with coverage getting underway at 5.45pm GMT. 

Subscribers can also stream the match via the Discovery+ app and website.

FIFA’s official website will also be showing the game live for free. 

The match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Manchester City will take place at King Abdullah Sports City

The match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Manchester City will take place at King Abdullah Sports City

The match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Manchester City will take place at King Abdullah Sports City

Team news

Guardiola has included several big names for their trip to Saudi Arabia as they look to pick up their second piece of silverware of the season. 

City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace at the weekend and will be desperate to get back to winning ways.

The likes of Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic and Kalvin Phillips could all feature from the off.

Stefan Ortega may get his chance to impress in goal ahead of Ederson.

Urawa Red Diamonds may name an unchanged team to the one that defeated Leon in the last round.

Alex Schalk, who scored the only goal in Urawa Red Diamonds’ win over the Mexican side, will be itching to start from the off after being named on the bench in their last game.

Pep Guardiola will likely make changes to his starting eleven against the Japanese side

Pep Guardiola will likely make changes to his starting eleven against the Japanese side

Pep Guardiola will likely make changes to his starting eleven against the Japanese side 

IT’S ALL KICKING OFF! 

It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football, launching with a preview show today and every week this season.

It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify

Odds

Urawa Red Diamonds to win – 11/1

Manchester City to win – 1/50

All odds via Sky Bet and correct at the time of publication. 

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Chelsea’s Costly Transfers: Unpacking the Deals That Led to Their Premier League Sanctions

Chelsea Football Club has been slapped with the largest fine in Premier…

Filip Jorgensen Snubs Chelsea’s Reece James and Fans After 5-2 Loss to PSG – Jamie Carragher Highlights Key Issue for Blues’ Trophy Hopes

In a tumultuous evening at the Parc des Princes, Chelsea’s goalkeeper Filip…

Why Man United Should Pull Out All the Stops to Keep Bruno Fernandes: Nicky Butt’s Urgent Plea

In light of persistent speculation linking Bruno Fernandes to a move to…

Aberdeen’s Manager Search Ends in Paisley: Why Stephen Robinson is the Chosen One After Months of Global Scouting

Aberdeen’s struggles have been apparent for months, but the looming threat of…

Piers Morgan Criticizes Megan Rapinoe’s Silence on Iran Women’s Soccer Team Controversy: Calls Out ‘Hypocrisy

Megan Rapinoe, a renowned figure in US soccer known for her two…

AFLW Icon Moana Hope Vows to Expose Retired Player Over Alleged Homophobic Attack

Moana Hope, a former star of the AFLW, has announced her intention…

EFL Spotlight: Cambridge United’s Dom Ball Discusses the Positive Momentum Behind U’s Promotion Ambitions and Neil Harris’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Strategy at Cutting-Edge Training Facility

Last summer presented Dom Ball with a pivotal choice regarding his career…