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After dispatching MLS outfit DC United 4-0 in their opening game of the US tour, Celtic now face a battle against four-time English Premier League champions Manchester City in North Carolina.
Both champions of their respective leagues last season, Brendan Rodgers’ Hoops side will be hoping to impress their travelling fans against the might of Pep Guardiola’s star-studded team and continue their free scoring pre-season form that has resulted in them scoring nine goals in their last two friendlies.
A Matt O’Riley double followed by strikes from James Forrest and Mikey Johnston helped them start their stint across the pond with a bang on Saturday at the Audi Field in Washington DC, and now they will make the short journey to North Carolina for a glamour friendly at the 50k seater Kenan Memorial Stadium.
But who start for both sides in North Carolina? Could Kasper Schmeichel make his Celtic debut after joining the squad last week? Will Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland be included for the Cityzens - and which youngsters will be handed further opportunities to impress against high-class opposition?
The Scotsman has predicted how we think Celtic and Manchester City will line up, with a number of big names returning for both squads.
13. CM: Reo Hatate - Celtic
Another player whose fitness has to be managed after playing for Japan in the summer, Hatate started the game against DC United before being taken off - and we think the same will happen against Man City. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
14. CM: Maximo Perrone - Man City
The young Argentine impressed on loan in La Liga last year and returns to the EPL champions hopeful he can make the breakthrough. Highly-rated by the coaches at the Etihad, Perrone will be hoping to be handed minutes from the start in the US. | Marcelo Endelli Photo: Marcelo Endelli
15. CM: Francis Turley - Celtic
The 18-year-old has been the Hoops most talked about youngster in pre-season and could be handed a start ahead of Matt O'Riley, who has started every friendly so far. A big chance for him to impress if he is given the nod. | SNS Group
16. CAM: James McAtee - Man City
Endured a tough season on loan at Sheffield United last term but is rated highly by Pep Guardiola and his staff. Has already featured for the first team competitively and will be given a chance in America. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images