Paris Saint-Germain travel to Manchester City for their Champions League match on Wednesday (21:00 local time) riding a wave of four consecutive victories. The Parisian club, currently fifth in Ligue 1 with 11 points, capped their preparation with a 3-1 win over Le Mans last weekend.
Positive momentum
The win against Le Mans marked a fourth straight success for Paris Saint-Germain, following victories at Marseille (2-1), at Brest (1-0) and against Slovan Bratislava (6-1) in the Champions League group stage. This positive run contrasts with their early Ligue 1 form, which included two defeats, one at home to Monaco (1-2). Top scorer Ferran Torres, with four goals this season, netted twice in the last match and will be a key asset at the Etihad.
A confident lineup
For that recent win, Luis Enrique deployed a 4-3-3 with Safonov in goal, a defence of Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Hernandez and Digne, a midfield of Beraldo, Fernandez and Neves, and an attack of Akliouche, Torres and Godts. This unit, which showed both solidity and efficiency, could form the backbone for the clash in Manchester. Paris Saint-Germain will need to be wary of a Manchester City side unbeaten in the Premier League and fresh from a comprehensive 3-0 win at Liverpool on Wednesday.
This trip to England is a significant test to confirm the team's current good form as they look to close the three-point gap to Monaco in the league table. Their European journey and Ligue 1 performances can be tracked on our dedicated standings page.
