PSG vs Manchester City: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in scarily good form

A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at the Parc des Princes

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in training (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

Eliaquim Mangala: Man City’s problems in central defence have been well publicised and are perhaps the primary reason the English team will enter this tie as underdogs.

Vincent Kompany’s has been ruled out as his injury woes continue and Man City will need Mangala to begin to justify a transfer fee which makes him the second most expensive defender in history. Only PSG’s David Luiz cost more.

Weird /best stat…

1: Only once in six attempts has an English side beaten Paris Saint Germain in European competition at the Parc Des Princes.

Remember when…

The last time PSG faced English opposition at this stage in the Champions League they defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg at the Parc des Princes. Unfortunately for the French side, Chelsea would go on to overturn that result with a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Player to watch…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: The Swedish hit man is in scintillating form, scoring eight goals in his last four and netting home and away against Chelsea in the round of 16. Given Man City’s defensive issues, Zlatan will fancy his chances of adding to his European tally in Wednesday’s first-leg.

Past meetings…

Manchester City 0 Paris Saint Germain 0, Europa League, December 2008.

Form guide…

Paris Saint Germain: WDWWLW

Manchester City: LWDDLW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 7.45pm

TV: Live coverage on BT Sport Europe from 7pm