Big Match Breakdown: Manchester City v Lyon

Preview, odds and tips for UCL clash

Manchester City begin their quest for Champions League glory with a home tie against Olympique Lyonnais at the Etihad Stadium in Group F tonight.

The Citizens fell at the quarter-final stage last season. They’re 9/2 favourites to win the competition outright for the first time. Can they land a blow on the opening matchday, live on BT Sport 3?

The Coral News Team have previewed the 8pm clash with a Big Match Breakdown.

Head-to-Head

This evening’s match will be the first ever meeting between the two sides. City will at least be able to take heart from Lyon’s relatively poor record on these shores.

The Ligue 1 club have won just once in four previous visits to England in the Champions League. That success came at Anfield in 2009, as Cesar Delgado scored a 90^th minute winner to give Les Gones all three points.

Likely XIs

Pep Guardiola only has one fresh injury concern following Saturday’s success over Fulham. Striker Sergio Aguero picked up a knock in that match and was replaced by Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian could get the nod from the off here. John Stones and Ilkay Gundogan are also pushing for starts, while Benjamin Mendy could return.

Lyon boss Bruno Genesio is expected to adopt a conservative approach against City. That could mean a lone role for the recalled Memphis Depay up-front, with ex-Celtic man Moussa Dembele on the bench. Jason Denayer failed to make an appearance in five years with the hosts and is expected to make his Etihad Stadium debut for the visitors.