Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has a fully fit squad available for Wednesday's Champions League clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium.
City head into the European encounter following an impressive 3-0 victory over Liverpool, with Phil Foden returning from suspension and Jeremy Doku pushing for a starting place.
Manchester City team news as Foden returns and Doku pushes for start
Maresca faces several selection decisions despite having no reported injury concerns ahead of PSG's visit.
Foden is available again after serving a three-match domestic suspension following his red card in September's Manchester derby.
However, the England international may have to settle for a place on the bench, with Rayan Cherki establishing himself in the attacking midfield role.
Doku is pushing for his first start since August after an influential substitute appearance against Liverpool.
The Belgian scored, helped create Erling Haaland's goal and drew the challenge that resulted in Ryan Gravenberch's dismissal.
His return could see either Antoine Semenyo or Iliman Ndiaye drop out of the starting line-up.
Josko Gvardiol is also in contention to replace Nico O'Reilly in defence, while Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to face his former club.
Manchester City predicted lineup against PSG
Maresca is expected to retain much of the side that defeated Liverpool, with Haaland leading the attack.
The Norwegian striker will be aiming to score in his seventh consecutive Manchester City appearance.
Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernández are expected to form the midfield partnership, with Cherki operating further forward.
City's preparations have also been overshadowed by the ongoing dispute surrounding the club's Premier League financial charges.
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of serious financial regulation breaches, but the club deny wrongdoing and have appealed the verdict.
Maresca will be hoping his players can maintain their focus against the reigning European champions.
Manchester City predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernandez; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.
Key Points
- Manchester City have no reported injury concerns ahead of facing PSG.
- Phil Foden is available again after completing his domestic suspension.
- Jeremy Doku could make his first start since August.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to face his former club.
- Erling Haaland is targeting a seventh consecutive match with a goal.
What's Next?
Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, 14 October, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST. The Champions League fixture will be broadcast on TNT Sports.
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