The boss spoke of hoping to see Evanilson return to fitness to give him a full squad to choose from, but if the Brazilian is to return to the XI, it would be at the expense of Junior Kroupi, who has scored three in the past two games.
These are certainly good decisions to have to make – but it makes for tough choices for the boss.
The Daily Echo predicts how the Cherries will line up at the Etihad.
**Goalkeeper**
**Djordje Petrovic** continued his good start to life at the Cherries last weekend, keeping a clean sheet, and he will start.
**Defenders**
I think Iraola will opt for the same right and left backs as last weekend, with **Adrien Truffert** and **Alex Jimenez** both putting in top showings against Forest.
Alex Jimenez. _(Image: Richard Crease)_
At centre back, Veljko Milosavljevic started alongside **Marcos Senesi** last weekend, but Iraola may well revert to the pairing of Senesi and **Bafode Diakite** – going for a little more experience at centre back for the threat of City.
**Midfielders**
**Tyler Adams** has continued his superb form in midfield – he will start.
Alex Scott. _(Image: Richard Crease)_
Alongside him, Iraola may choose to start Ryan Christie for a little more midfield experience, but I think he will go for **Alex Scott**, who has started the season so well.
**Forwards**
Here, Iraola has perhaps the greatest of headaches for his four forwards.
If **Evanilson** is fit enough, I think he will start, as his relentless pressing and everything he offers in that respect could prove vital against City.
That would perhaps be harsh on Junior Kroupi, but he will be a good option off the bench if the Cherries are on the hunt for a late goal.
Marcus Tavernier _(Image: Richard Crease)_
**Antoine Semenyo** will start, and I think Iraola will go for the same three behind the striker as last weekend, with **Marcus Tavernier** and **Justin Kluivert** starting – although I wouldn’t be surprised to see David Brooks come in.
_Full team: Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Diakite, Jimenez; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Kluivert; Evanilson._