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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

Wednesday 13 September 2017 19:41 BST
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City have a tricky opening fixture in Holland
City have a tricky opening fixture in Holland (Getty)

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.

John Stones has a point to prove (Getty Images)

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.

Gabriel Jesus in action for City (Getty)

Form:

Feyenoord: WWWWD

Manchester City: WWDWW

Odds:

Feyenoord: 15/2

Draw: 17/4

Manchester City: 4/11

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[Live blog starts at 6.45pm]

Samuel Lovett13 September 2017 16:03
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Good evening and welcome to another thrilling night of Champions League football. We'll be providing minute-by-minute updates on Liverpool's clash with Sevilla as well as score updates from Spurs' game against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley and Manchester City's tie with Feyenoord.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 18:44
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Team news

Liverpool name summer-want-away Phillipe Coutinho on the bench, Loris Karius starts ahead of Simone Mignolet and Alex Oxlande-Chamberlain still waits for his first Liverpool start, he's on the bench.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 18:46
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Team News

Tottenham hand summer signing Serge Aurier his debut. Dele Alli begins the first of his three match ban for a red card he received in the Europa League last season.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 18:51
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Team News

Ederson starts for Manchester City having being passed fit to play after his clash with Saido Mane at the weekend. Jesus makes his Champions League debut alongside Sergio Aguero who is Manchester City's top scorer in Europe. Raheem Sterling is named on the bench and is still serving a domestic ban for his red against Bournemouth.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 18:55
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Opposition Teams

Sevilla team to face Liverpool: Rico, Mercado, Pareja, Kjaer, Escudero, N'Zonzi, Banega, Pizarro, Navas, Correa, Ben Yedder.

Borussia Dortmund team to face Tottenham: Bürki, Piszczek, Sokratis, Toprak, Toljan, Sahin, Dahoud, Kagawa, Aubameyang, Yarmolenko, Pulisic.

Feyenoord team to play Manchester City: Jones, Nelom, Van Der Heijden, Botteghin, St. Juste Vilhena, El Ahmadi, Amrabat, Boetius, Berghuis, Kramer.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 19:04
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'Special atmosphere'

Former Liverpool striker Micheal Owen on BT Sport: "European nights are different at Anfield, there's something special. There's a history there and you feel that as a player. There's been some unbelievable times over the years on European nights."

Jack Watson13 September 2017 19:07
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Spanish woes?

Liverpool face Sevilla for the first time since their Europa League final defeat to the Spanish side in 2016. Jurgen Klopp's side will have to improve their record against Spanish teams to get their Champions League campaign off to a good start.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 19:15
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Form

Sevilla arrive at Anfield in good form having picked up seven points out of a possible nine. They are third in La Liga behind Barcelona and Real Sociedad.

Liverpool will want to quickly erase the 5-0 thrashing they suffered at the hands of Manchester City. Saturday aside, The Reds have endured a stuttering start to the Premier League and sit eighth in the table.

Jack Watson13 September 2017 19:21
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'Toughen up'

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand on BT Sport: "Balance is key to everything with this Liverpool team. They can attatck at great pace but defensively they've got to toughen up. There needs to be a leader in there."

Jack Watson13 September 2017 19:24

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