Young Boys vs Man City LIVE team news and predictions for Champions League fixture

Manchester City are back in European action on Wednesday night as they take on Young Boys.

Pep Guardiola's side can all but secure their passage to the Champions League knock-out stages with a win in Switzerland. City currently hold a three-point lead at the top of the table and can move up to nine points with a victory.

The manager is still likely to name a strong side for the match given a win will take them one step closer to securing qualification but with Manchester United coming up at the weekend some changes could be made. City have a near-full-strength squad with only Kevin De Bruyne remaining sidelined.

Manuel Akanji is suspended for the trip to Old Trafford so will likely start tonight while there could be recalls for Jack Grealish, Ederson, Ruben Dias and Mateo Kovacic.

You can follow all the build-up, action and reaction LIVE right here.

Guardiola dismissed concerns over the plastic pitch at the Wankdorf Stadium tonight, insisting that UEFA are happy with it - but also saying that he would much prefer to play on grass.

City altered their travel plans to get a training session on the artificial surface yesterday, and won't be looking to use the pitch as an excuse.

They will also be hopeful that they don't pick up any injuries, which could be as satisfying as three points tonight, with more risk of certain injuries coming on surfaces like this one tonight.

Pep Guardiola said it was common sense to play football on grass as Manchester City prepare to face Young Boys on artificial turf.

The Swiss side do not have grass in the Wankdorf Stadium and the surface has previously riled visiting English teams, with former United manager Jose Mourinho raising concerns over the increased risk of injuries and Reds