Man City must defeat Galatasaray on Wednesday night if they are to have any hope of securing an automatic place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola's side sit 11th in the congested league table and are one of eight teams locked on 13 points, three of which occupy automatic qualification positions. To avoid a play-off round, City must leapfrog at least three teams in midweek, with goal difference likely to be a crucial factor in determining the final positions.
The Blues not only need to win, but will likely need to win in style, and Guardiola could recall Phil Foden and Erling Haaland after they were both benched for the weekend win over Wolves. Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo are both ineligible at this stage of the competition, while Rodri is suspended after his red card against Bodo/Glimt.
Here is how we think City should line up.
Donnarumma is the best goalkeeper at the club and might need another big performance.
1. GK - Gianluigi Donnarumma
Donnarumma is the best goalkeeper at the club and might need another big performance. | Getty Images
Khusanov has played well lately and is certain to start at centre-back.
2. CB - Abdukodir Khusanov
Khusanov has played well lately and is certain to start at centre-back. | AFP via Getty Images
Ake is the sensible choice in the left centre-back role amid all the injuries.
3. CB - Nathan Ake
Ake is the sensible choice in the left centre-back role amid all the injuries. | Getty Images
Nunes returned at the weekend and should be fit enough to start again.
4. RB - Matheus Nunes
Nunes returned at the weekend and should be fit enough to start again. | Getty Images