Manchester City are sat in 5th in the Premier League table behind Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth. They have 13 points on the board from their first seven fixtures. Pep Guardiola’s side won 1-0 away at Brentford last time out before the international break.
Striker Erling Haaland scored their winner against the Bees down in London. City will be hoping to build some momentum now as they aim to challenge for the title once again. They are back in action this weekend against Everton.
David Moyes’ men are only two points behind them in the league. There is a feel-good factor around the Toffees at the moment following their recent move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. They beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in their last outing with Jack Grealish scoring a dramatic late winner against the Eages. Here is a look at how Guardiola could line-up on Saturday afternoon....
He was brought in as City's number one ahead of James Trafford.
1. GK - Gianluigi Donnarumma
He was brought in as City's number one ahead of James Trafford. | Getty Images
The ex-Wolves man is the most likely player to slot in for Abdukodir Khusanov at right-back again.
2. RB - Matheus Nunes
The ex-Wolves man is the most likely player to slot in for Abdukodir Khusanov at right-back again. | Getty Images
The 28-year-old has been on the books at Etihad Stadium since 2020.
3. CB - Ruben Dias
The 28-year-old has been on the books at Etihad Stadium since 2020. | Getty Images
He has formed a partnership with Dias in the heart of defence ahead of John Stones.
4. CB - Josko Gvardiol
He has formed a partnership with Dias in the heart of defence ahead of John Stones. | Getty Images