Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between Manchester City and Juventus. The group-stage clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Emirates in Manchester and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 2.
What They're Saying
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini (via UEFA): "We are not thinking about where we can get to in the Champions League this year, we are just thinking about winning against Juventus tomorrow and trying to qualify. It is very important for the team to be successful not only domestically, but in Europe. But we need to go step by step."
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri: "City are among the favorites to win the Champions League this year. We will have to play with high intensity, be brave and very technical in our approach. We need to boost our self-belief a bit too, because at the moment that is perhaps lacking. All of a sudden you win a game, and the team is much stronger than it was before."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With Sergio Aguero out due to injury (right knee), Wilfried Bony must lead City's front line. The 26-year-old is yet to open his account this season.
Manchester City's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hart; Kolarov, Mangala, Kompany, Sagna; Toure, Fernandinho; Sterling, Silva, Bruyne; Bony
Juventus' Projected Lineup (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Sandro, Chiellini, Bonucci, Cáceres; Pogba, Pereyra, Cuadrado; Hernanes; Morata, Dybala
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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