Pep Guardiola‘s men are aiming to win the trophy for the first time, and will do so if we get the better of the Brazilians in the 18:00 (UK) clash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Victory would also ensure City become the first English team in history to hold the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup simultaneously.
And following City’s semi-final triumph over Urawa Red Diamonds, our former winger Wright-Phillips, alongside fellow Matchday Live guests Joleon Lescott and Izzy Christiansen, looked ahead to Friday’s showdown.
“I don’t think they’ll be as defensive minded [as Urawa Red Diamonds],” SWP admitted.
“They’ll play on the air of caution, but they’re going to go for it and put City in difficult situations.
“Do City try and control the game or play them at their own match? I imagine that’s a decision that will be made on the day, but I’m really looking forward to it.”
Matchday Live: City v Fluminense
Shaun Wright-Phillips is back in the Matchday Live studio alongside Nedum Onuoha and Steph Houghton for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup final.
The trio will be special guests on our free live show, with the broadcast getting under way from just before 17:00.
Houghton, Onuoha and Wright-Phillips will offer their expert insight before, during and after the action and also answer viewer questions.
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The final is available to watch in the UK on TNT Sports and FIFA+.
For fans outside of the UK, click here to find out how you can watch the matches in Saudi Arabia.
The official Man City app will also have free live radio commentary as part of our usual Matchday Live show that includes studio guests previewing and analysing the action.
