Manchester City will return to Premier League action at lunchtime on Saturday when they take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
City find themselves second in the Premier League table, two points behind table toppers Arsenal. With three games remaining before the World Cup break they can leave themselves in a healthy position for when the campaign resumes in late December.
City bounced back from defeat to Liverpool by seeing off Brighton 3-1 last weekend, before a much-changed side drew 0-0 with Borussia Dortmund in midweek. Pep Guardiola is expected to recall those who dropped to the bench, although there are question marks over the fitness of Erling Haaland.
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Here's how we think Pep should set his team up.
Goalkeeper
Although Stefan Ortega looked confident and assured on his competitive City debut on Tuesday, Guardiola confirmed on Friday that Ederson will reclaim his place between the sticks for the trip to the Midlands. He is still the number one.
Defense
With Kyle Walker still sidelined and facing a race to be fit for the World Cup, the question of who is City's best right-back option remains. Joao Cancelo is better when on the left, so John Stones should deputise on the right.
After a shaky opening 20 minutes or so in Dortmund, Stones settled into his role at right-back well, particularly when tucking inside to form a midfield double-pivot with Rodri. Manuel Akanji shored up City's backline when he came off the bench on Tuesday so he should return to the XI alongside Ruben Dias.
Midfield
Kevin De Bruyne was afforded a rare night off on Tuesday so he will definitely return, and as ever Rodri will anchor the midfield. Bernardo Silva also started the Dortmund clash as a spectator, so he should come in for Ilkay Gundogan.
Attack
When speaking to the media on Friday, Guardiola had not had chance to assess Haaland and make a decision on his participation in Saturday's game. The striker was withdrawn at half-time in Dortmund after complaining of tiredness and pain in his foot.
Given how careful City have been with Haaland's fitness since he joined in the summer, it would be pointless risking him. Julian Alvarez should deputise, with Phil Foden to his right and Jack Grealish to his left.
Riyad Mahrez has been given plenty of chances recently to improve his performances but has done little to warrant another starting berth.
Predicted XI: Ederson; Stones, Dias, Akanji, Cancelo; Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish.
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