City's CBs are coached to cheat and with constantly put in little fouls. I don't fancy Son, Alli or Moura to win any long balls and for that reason I think Llorente should be starting. His strength and hold up play may be crucial to if we are pushed back by City.
We can't afford for De Bryne or Silva to have any time on the ball to pick out passes and need to shut down their passing lanes quickly. Sterling and Sane will constantly be running in behind our full backs and thankfully we will have VAR to fall back on if the back 4 holds its line for offside.
The game will be won or lost in midfield. If we allow them time on the ball to pick out passes; our defenders won't be able to cope with the pace and skill of the City front 3. Keeping our energy high will be key and using our subs will be crucial. We need to win in the 90 minutes and gamble that it won't go to extra time.