By The UEFA Champions League returns with its third round of fixtures this week as Manchester City take on Olympiakos in an important Group C match at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides have had their fair share of issues this season and have a point to prove in this game.
Olympiakos won the first game of their UEFA Champions League campaign but slumped to a 2-0 defeat against FC Porto last week. The Greek giants have not been consistent this season and will face an uphill battle on Tuesday.
Manchester City have won their European games so far this season and will want to maintain their perfect record against Olympiakos. The Premier League giants have scored six goals in their two matches and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Manchester City vs Olympiakos Head-to-Head
Manchester City have never lost a game against Olympiakos and have won five out of six games against their Greek opposition since the turn of the century. Olympiakos have struggled against Manchester City in the past and will want to improve their record this week.
The previous game between these two sides resulted in an emphatic 3-0 victory for Manchester City. The Greek giants have shown plenty of intent in the UEFA Champions League and will want to make a statement against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Manchester City form guide: W-W-D-W-W
Olympiakos form guide: W-L-W-W-D
Manchester City vs Olympiakos Team News
Manchester City
Manchester City have welcomed a few key players back from injury over the past week, with Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte returning to the fold. Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus are still ruled out and will have to be sidelined for this game. Sergio Aguero picked up yet another injury last week and will not be available against Olympiakos.
Injured: Gabriel Jesus, Fernandinho, Benjamin Mendy, Sergio Aguero
Doubtful: Nathan Ake
Suspended: None
