Pep Guardiola is likely to tinker with his Manchester City side when Nottingham Forest visit the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
A large squad allows the Spaniard to freshen up his team and compete across all four fronts, an asset that was crucial to winning a historic treble last season.
Return to Champions League action in midweek saw Guardiola make four changes from the side that beat West Ham United. It is expected that City will do the same again as they aim to build on their impressive start to the season.
In defence, Manuel Akanji has been Guardiola’s preferred partner to Ruben Dias and should return after being rested against Red Star Belgrade.
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