Erling Haaland will captain Manchester City's new-look starting lineup as they pursue the Premier League championship. 

With Pep Guardiola aiming to win the English top division for a third consecutive season, the Citizens are continuing to bolster their star-studded team. 

This is how Pep Guardiola's Manchester City would open the 2022–23 campaign.

The £51 million acquisition of Norwegian international Haaland to City from Borussia Dortmund has already been finalized. 

Gabriel Jesus, 21, will take Gabriel Jesus' place in Guardiola's team after the Brazilian decided to join Arsenal. In order to provide competition for fellow countryman Rodri, the Spaniard also placed a high priority on finding a defensive midfielder. 

And as City nears a £45 million transfer, Leeds star Kalvin Phillips has been named as his top choice.

Oleksandr Zinchenko's future at the Etihad is uncertain, hence City are in a serious need of a left-back. 

According to SunSport, Marc Cucurella of Brighton is being considered after a successful debut season in England. 

After like a post on Instagram, he even increased rumors that he would be joining City. 

Here, we examine the possible starting lineups for the 2022–23 Premier League winners.

After earning the Golden Glove trophy for the third year running, Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson will remain in goal. 

Kyle Walker may not be chosen for the right-back position in favor of Joao Cancelo, with Cucurella expected to play on the other side should he arrive. 

Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte are likely to start as a center-back duo, leaving John Stones and Nathan Ake to once more make do with the bench.

Phillips may start the next season ahead of Rodri because he is close to joining City.

Then, Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva might be used in a more sophisticated midfield position. 

Riyhad Mahrez appears to be keeping his position on the right wing, and Phil Foden may keep Jack Grealish off the roster on the other side. 

Haaland, a former Red Bull Salzburg star who is currently favored to win the Golden Boot, will surely captain City's front line.

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