Premier League champions Manchester City will face EFL Championship side Watford in the third round of the League Cup at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Manchester City come into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw with Premier League title rivals Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten in five games so far and sit top of the table.
Watford are winless in their last three games, having lost to Sheffield United and Norwich City and drawn with Coventry City. The Red Devils currently sit eighth in the Championship table.
THE Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this match, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.
Manchester City vs Watford live broadcast, tv channel
Here’s how to watch this League Cup match in the United States:
TV channel: —
Live Stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast to viewers in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
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What time is Manchester City vs Watford? to start up?
This League Cup clash takes place at Etihad Stadium In Manchester, England and starts on Tuesday September 24 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that weather translates across the United States:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Tuesday September 24 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tuesday September 24 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tuesday September 24 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tuesday September 24 | 11:45 |
Manchester City vs Watford rosters, team news
After a hectic few days, Guardiola could opt for radical changes to the team for the League Cup tie.
It is unlikely that Kevin De Bruynewho was absent due to a groin injury, will return for a clash against a Championship side. News is also expected on the fitness of Rodriwho was injured in the match against Arsenal.
City could launch some of its U-21s, including the impressive Nico O’Reillyin the mix.
Predicted XI for Manchester City (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Lewis, Stones, Simpson-Pusey, Wilson-Esbrand — Nunes, Wright — O’Reilly, McAtee, Grealish — Foden
Hurt: De Bruyne (groin), Bobb (leg), Ake (thigh)
Suspended: None
Watford could have some defensive issues at goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann and central defender Francisco Sierralta went off during the Norwich game and may not be able to play at the Etihad Stadium.
With attacker Daniel Jebbison cup-tied — he played for Bournemouth in the second round before joining Watford — Vakoun Issouf Bayo could play as a lone striker.
Watrod predicted the XI (3-4-2-1, from right to left): Bond (GK) — Morris, Pollock, Porteous — Andrews, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Sema — Chakvetadze, Baah — Bayo
Hurt: – Bachmann, Sierralta, Keben
Suspended: –
Manchester City vs Watford Prediction
There is a huge gap between defending champions Manchester City and Championship side Watford.
The hosts are expected to dominate the competition.
- Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Watford
League Cup fixtures this week
All times are ET
Tuesday September 24
- Walsall v Leicester City (2:45pm)
- Manchester City vs Watford (2:45pm)
- Wimbledon vs Newcastle (2:45pm)
- Chelsea v Barrow (2:45pm)
- Wycombe v Aston Villa (8:00pm)
Wednesday September 25
- Arsenal v Bolton (2:45pm)
- Liverpool v West Ham (3:00 p.m.)
