AUGUST 8, 2022•SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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AUGUST 8, 2022•SKY.COM
Nathan Ake - Collects early shutoutAke kept a clean sheet with two blocks made during Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham.
ImpactAke was tasked to start this game as Aymeric Laporte (knee) has already picked up an injury. With a shutout on the back of a decent preseason, Ake could play more than one might expect, though he's still likely to be the fourth-choice center-back behind Ruben Dias, John Stones and the aforementioned Laporte.
AUGUST 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Walker - Goes distance in winWalker kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Manchester City.
ImpactWalker didn't have much to do but still played his part to shut down the opposition with 82 passes completed. With Joao Cancelo firmly entrenched as the starter at left-back, look for Walker to play nearly every game he can aside from likely rotation by the manager.
AUGUST 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Bernardo Silva - Logs 12 minutes in winSilva played for 12 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham.
ImpactSilva is routinely one of the most important members of the side when fit but transfer rumors may have caused some distraction early in the season. Still, between he and Ilkay Gundogan, one of the three midfield spots will be filled with capable goalscoring midfielders.
AUGUST 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Julian Alvarez - Debuts in winAlvarez put one shot off target during 12 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham.
ImpactAlvarez put in a good shift during his competitive debut after Erling Haaland had already scored twice in the game. While Haaland is sure to start most of the time, it wouldn't be surprising to see Alvarez get plenty of chances to play as he gets used to life in England and features for a side known to rotate the lineup constantly.
AUGUST 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Riyad Mahrez - Comes off bench in winMahrez created one chance in two minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham.
ImpactMahrez began the game on the bench as Phil Foden started from the right wing. While Mahrez is sure to play plenty as manager Pep Guardiola values his presence in big games, splitting minutes as he's likely to do makes it harder to rely on him each week.
AUGUST 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
