Shaun Goater predicts four Manchester City players who will start in ‘strong team’ against Peterborough

Manchester City legend Shaun Goater expects Pep Guardiola to field a ‘strong team’ against Peterborough United in their FA Cup fifth round tie on Tuesday evening, including four first team players.

The former Sky Blues striker thinks experienced members of the Catalan’s squad will feature at the the Weston Homes Stadium and emphasised the importance of winning the game ahead of their clash with rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

City will host the 187th meeting between them and the Red Devils, but have to get through their FA Cup tie first.

“We always respect the opposition,” Goater said on a recent episode of Manchester City’s Matchday Live.

“Pep will put out a team that is still a strong team and that wants to advance. The best way to deal with the derby is to win the game in front of you. You have to win that game first."

The 52-year-old went on to predict who he thinks Guardiola will start against the Posh.

“Players that come to mind are [Kyle] Walker, Nathan Ake, Gabriel Jesus and [Jack] Grealish. I think these guys will be getting a good 50-60 minutes,” Goater explained.

“The best way to go into that derby is to get a good result, even though it’s the FA Cup, and go into it with two good results under your belt.”

The Sky Blues beat Fulham 4-1 to reach this stage of the competition and are looking to progress to the last eight of the FA Cup for the fourth consecutive season.

Peterborough ran out 2-0 winners against Queens Park Rangers in the last round, their last victory in all competitions.