CM: Yaya Toure
The Ivorian will be looking to replicate the electric form of last season, providing he’s got over the disappointment of not having a birthday cake.
CM: Fernando
The new boy has settled well into life at the Etihad, and will look to stay back so Toure can surge forward.
LM: David Silva
Silva will provide a tangible threat down the left and will move forward with confidence with Kolarov backing him up.
RM: Samir Nasri
Back in top form again now that he no longer has the burden of international football to worry about.