Both Régis Le Bris and Pep Guardiola have a number of injury concerns ahead of tonight’s game, with AFCON absentees also having a significant impact on both squads.
Here, we bring you up to speed with all the latest team news from both squads after the head coaches held their pre-match press conferences ahead of the game...
The influential defender will miss this game due to an ankle injury, but the issue is not thought to be serious and he could be back to face Spurs this weekend.
1. Dan Ballard - out
The influential defender will miss this game due to an ankle injury, but the issue is not thought to be serious and he could be back to face Spurs this weekend. | Getty Images
Returned to the matchday squad in City's last fixture and Pep Guardiola has said he could get minutes here. Would be a massive boost for the visitors if so.
2. Rodri - available
Returned to the matchday squad in City's last fixture and Pep Guardiola has said he could get minutes here. Would be a massive boost for the visitors if so. | Getty Images
Experienced defender will return to the squad tonight having served a three-game suspension for picking up a red card in the return fixture between these two sides.
3. Luke O'Nien - out
Experienced defender will return to the squad tonight having served a three-game suspension for picking up a red card in the return fixture between these two sides. Photo: Stephen Pond
The winger has missed the last three league matches with a muscle issue but Guardiola has said he has a chance of returning for this one.
4. Jeremy Doku - doubt
The winger has missed the last three league matches with a muscle issue but Guardiola has said he has a chance of returning for this one. | Getty Images