Manchester City - Fluminense live online: score, stats and updates, Club World Cup final

Manchester City: how did they get to the Club World Cup final?

It was plain sailing for Manchester City in their semi-final against Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday, which was their first Game in the comPetition. Although the Japanese side almost managed to get to half time on level terms, an own goal at the end of the first half set Pep Guardiola's team on the road to victory. Quick-fire goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva had the tie sewn up with 30 minutes left to play. 

How did Fluminense qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup?

It's also been a year of firsts for Fluminense. A first FIFA Club World Cup final in their first appearance in the comPetition. Which came about by them winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their History. In early November, the Brazilians defeated Argentine giants Boca Juniors in the final of that tournament at the Maracanã, their home ground. 

How did Manchester City qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup?

If you're here, the chances are you'll know this already, so let's just call this a friendly reminder. In addition to winning the Premier League and FA Cup in 2022-23, Manchester City finally got their hands on the big one that had evaded them for long enough - the UEFA Champions League. A 1-0 win over Inter in the final in June also qualified them for the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in their history. Today, they could complete a near-perfect 2023 (they didn't win the League Cup, after all). 

Early Fluminense team news: full squad to choose from

That little first aid sign is redundant for the Brazilians, who look to have a full squad to choose from for this game. In the era of 100-minute matches every few days, you don't hear that often anymore, do you?

And that despite having several players on their roster who make me feel young. More on that in a few moments.

Early Manchester City team news: Haaland and De Bruyne still out injured

If you had to pick Manchester City's two "best" players, there's a decent chance you'd plump for Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne (although Rodri has gathered lots of momentum in that conversation of late). Neither of the first two are fit to face Fluminense, while flying winger Jérémy Doku is also absent (good news for live bloggers everywhere who can forget about having to put accents on his name). 

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Manchester City - Fluminense: times, how to watch on TV, stream online | Club World Cup

Before we get down to business, you may still be looking for a way to watch today's final. If you’re in the United States, then you’re in luck as there is a way and Will is here with the details! 

Just be sure to stick with me too, please!

What time does Manchester City - Fluminense kick off?

We’ll all have to wait just a little though, as the clash in Jeddah gets underway at 9:00 p.m. local time, which is 1:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 a.m. PT. Let’s hope you’ve decided to work from home today (those of you who can)…

Over the next 90 minutes or so I’ll be bringing you build-up, team news and plenty more. Let's do this!

Hello and welcome to Manchester City - Fluminense!

The FIFA Club World Cup as we know it is about to come to an end, with Manchester City and Fluminense set to battle it out for an (only slightly) early Christmas present. King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia hosts the 2023 final, which Pep Guardiola’s side are firm favourites to win.

I’m Roddy and thanks for joining me for live coverage!