Gianluigi Donnarumma will start playing for Manchester City. The Italian goalkeeper appears as a starter in the confirmed lineup to face Everton this Monday, May 4, 2026. The Premier League duel starts at 4pm on Hill Dickinson Stadium, in Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola counts on the experienced archer in the target for the commitment away from home. David Moyes prepares Everton to look for points against the vice-leader.
Donnarumma holder in City’s target
Manchester City enters the 4-2-3-1. Gianluigi Donnarumma protects the goal. The defense has Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi and Nathan O’Reilly. Bernardo Silva and Nico O’Reilly form the midfield.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Nathan O’Reilly
- Bernardo Silva, Nico O’Reilly
- Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku
- Erling Haaland
Donnarumma wins the spot in the starting eleven. Sua’s presence gives security to the defensive system set up by Guardiola. City needs the victory to maintain pressure on second place.
Everton sets up training at home
The home team also uses 4-2-3-1. Jordan Pickford stays in goal. Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane and Vitaliy Mykolenko make up the defense.
James Garner and Tom Iroegbunam act in the middle. Mattia Röhl, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye and Beto complete the attack.
Desfalques influence teams
Everton remains without Jarrad Branthwaite, injured in his thigh. Beto overcame concussion doubts and starts as a center forward.
No Manchester City, Rodri remains out due to physical discomfort. Rúben Dias and Joško Gvardiol also do not play. Guardiola improvised in defense and in the middle.
Savinho appears as an option on the bench for the second half.
Transmissão and arbitration
Disney+ shows the game exclusively for Brasil. ESPN appears in complementary packages.
Michael Oliver referees the match. The referee averages 3.50 cards per match.
Ficha duel technique
Estádio: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool. Horário: 4pm (local time). Rodada: 35th from Premier League.
Everton occupies 11th position with 47 points. Manchester City appears in second with 70 points. Recent history favors City, but Everton tries to surprise at home.