Pep Guardiola is expected to make several changes for Manchester City's cup tie with West Ham - but will play a stronger side than in the last round against Wycombe Wanderers.
Six City academy players made their debuts against the League One side, with five defensive players starting. But while that was in part an opportunity provided by the relatively lesser strength of the opposition, it was also a necessity forced by injuries to so many first-team players.
With Ferran Torres the only player definitely ruled out of Wednesday's game, Guardiola will - as he often does - use this competition to give minutes to players struggling to get starts in Premier League and Champions League games. "It's impossible [to keep everyone happy]", the
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