Feyenoord vs Manchester City live: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?
A look at Wednesday night's Champions League clash at De Kuip
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester City get their Champions League campaign under way against Feyenoord on Wednesday night.
Goalkeeper Ederson has been named in Pep Guardiola’s squad after being caught in the face by a high boot from Sadio Mane during last weekend’s 5-0 win over Liverpool.
City captain Vincent Kompany has not travelled with the squad after picking up a calf injury that kept him out of Saturday’s victory. Guardiola has said the Belgian is “much better” now and is “coming back soon”.
Follow all of the live action below.
What time does it start?
The game kicks off at 7.45pm on Wednesday 13 September at De Kuip.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown live on BT Sport ESPN and BT Sport Showcase for free.
It’s a big game for?
John Stones. The Englishman will be expected to marshal City’s defence in the absence of Kompany and prove his ability to lead from the back. City’s backline has looked unconvincing and shaky at times without the Belgian, as was the case for periods of the game last Saturday, but Stones will want to show that it doesn’t have to be this way.
Player to watch?
Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian has been in impressive form for City so far this season, hitting three league goals from four games. At just 20 years old, Jesus is only just getting started but already requires the talent to carve open defences with his speed, technical ability and surprising strength. He should be in his element on Wednesday night as he bids to prove why he can be City’s No 1 man.
Form:
Feyenoord: WWWWD
Manchester City: WWDWW
Odds:
Feyenoord: 15/2
Draw: 17/4
Manchester City: 4/11
'We are ready'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to BT Sport: "If I would have spoken the last four days only about the City game, that would not be right. We have had some really good games. If you get a knock you get up and go again."
(Is Coutinho ready to play from the bench?) "That's what he's there for!"
How much of an impact could Philippe Coutinho have from the bench and what will his reception be?
'You'll Never Walk Alone'
A spine tingling rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' welcomes the players onto the pitch. Anfield is a special night on European nights and tonight is no different. Kick off is minutes away.
Kick off
We're underway. Anfield roars as Liverpool kick the game off.
2 mins: Liverpool are starting in their usual strong fashion. Sadio Mane works the ball to Emre Can who shoots at the goalkeeper from the edge of the box.
Goal! Feyenoord 0-1 Manchester City (Stones 2')
Well that didn't take City long! Pep Guardiola's side have wasted no time in their match.
Goal! Liverpool 0-1 Feyenoord (Ben Yedder 5')
Look away now Dejan Lovren. Sevilla work the ball to the left and a low cross goes through Dejan Lovren and finds Ben Yedder who taps it in unmarked.
'That was a foul'
8 mins: Saido Mane skips past Nicolas Pareja who appears to barge the forward to the ground just inside the box. The referee was in a good position but says the defender's challenge was fair. Steve McManaman says otherwise.
10 Mins: Well Liverpool have not let the early goal halt them in their tracks. Saido Mane has a shot well saved from the edge of the box. A resulting corner is met by Roberto Firmino who heads over.
If only someone would mention that Liverpool look frail at the back...
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