Manchester City
Manchester City handed Abduqodir Khusanov and Jérémy Doku their first starts of the recent run in midweek, but both are expected to make way against Ipswich Town. Matheus Nunes, who came on as a half-time substitute in that game, is expected to return at right-back, with Nico O'Reilly — introduced for the final minute in midweek — also likely to start on the left.
At the back, Rúben Dias and Marc Guéhi have started all five recent matches, while further forward Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in his last five appearances. Rayan Cherki has started all five of those games too, scoring twice.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town handed Florentino his first start of the last five matches against Fulham, and the choice between him and Exequiel Palacios remains open. Palacios had started three of those five games before appearing as a substitute against Fulham. Abdul Fatawu, who had started four of the five matches, is also competing with Daizen Maeda, who started three of them, including the win over Fulham.
Jaden Philogene made his first start of the recent run in that game and is expected to keep his place for the Tractor Boys at Manchester City. Christian Walton is expected to continue in goal, while Abdoul Ouattara is likely to start at right-back and Dara O'Shea in central defence.
