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Manchester City v Everton: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage from the Etihad
Manchester City v Everton: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage from the Etihad
19:05: Errrr, Pep Guardiola has made ZERO, I repeat ZERO changes to the side that cruised past Brighton.
I can’t remember the last time he didn’t tinker. There’s no Ilkay Gundogan or Benjamin Mendy despite a return to full training, while John Stones lines up against his former employers.
Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus start together with David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and And Fernandinho in support.
Plenty of width from those full-backs too. Kyle Walker and Danilo are no slouches.
19:00: And here’s the starting XI’s…
Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Danilo, Kompany, Stones, Aguero, De Bruyne, David Silva, Fernandinho, Otamendi, Gabriel Jesus.
Subs: Bravo, Sterling, Mangala, Sane, Bernardo, Yaya Toure, Foden.
Everton XI: Pickford, Keane, Williams, Jagielka, Schneiderlin, Baines, Gueye, Holgate, Rooney, Davies, Calvert-Lewin.
Subs: Stekelenburg, Martina, Sigurdsson, Klaassen, Besic, Mirallas, Lookman.
18:58: OK, that team news will be dropping shortly folks. Any predictions?
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Manchester City v Everton: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage from the Etihad
TWITTER ROUND-UP
Alan:If Ronald Koeman wants to get something out of this game, he can’t play with three at the back, it’s just not for Everton.
Adam:After four wins from four games in all competitions so far, we’re about to see what this new-look Everton side are made of.
Tom:Everton need to get their tactics right. I’d play deep/fairly narrow with direct passing and full backs on defensive duty.
18:50: It’s been billed as the battle of the big spenders. Mainly be me. Just now.
The first Monday night fixture of the season is an exciting prospect as two of the summer’s most talked-about clubs go head-to-head.
Much is expected of Manchester City and Everton with both clubs having invested heavily – the former in a concerted effort to reclaim the title and the latter to push for a top-four spot.
Can they deliver? Or will they be subjected to months of “they don’t know how to invest their money” from wise-cracking rival fans…
18:45: I’ve got some homework for you this evening folks. Our esteemed galleries department are creating a Solar Eclipse XI and we need some decent punnage…
Let me know your efforts at the bottom of the page in the comments section, or write to me on Twitter at Jamie_Anderson3.
I’ll go first with Nacho Mooooonreal… You can see why we need help!
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Manchester City v Everton: Express Sport brings you LIVE coverage from the Etihad
18:40: There’s been an eclipse at Everton. Yep, they’ve eclipsed their transfer record with the signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson.
I’ll see myself out.
Sigurdsson this week became the most expensive signing in the Toffees’ history, with the Iceland playmaker joining from Swansea in a deal believed to be worth up to £45million.
He is set to make his debut in tonight’s clash, but it’ll probably be from off the bench.
18:35: Another rare phenomenon would be seeing Pep Guardiola field an unchanged XI. The Spanish tactician made over 100 changes in 38 games last season.
We’ll find out at 7pm whether he’s stuck with the same team that beat Brighton 2-0 last Saturday. I’m not holding my breath.
18:30: Good evening, welcome to our LIVE coverage of Manchester City v Everton from the Etihad.
Forget watching the Eclipse, we have one most days in England where the sun is completely blocked out by clouds.
Besides, I’ve heard the next one will arrive in August 2026.
The REAL entertainment can be located in Manchester tonight as Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman look to maintain their perfect start to the new campaign.
MANCHESTER CITY TEAM NEWS
Manchester City are still without new signing Benjamin Mendy and midfielder Ilkay Gundogan for tonight’s Premier League visit of Everton.
Left-back Mendy (thigh) and Gundogan (knee) are both back in training and close to fitness but the next game comes too soon.
City have no fresh injury concerns but midfielder Fabian Delph is also out with an unspecified knock.
EVERTON TEAM NEWS
Everton’s record signing Gylfi Sigurdsson is expected to make his debut tonight.
The Icelander’s move from Swansea was completed on Wednesday and, although he only feels ready to play 45 minutes, boss Ronald Koeman said he would be involved.
Ross Barkley, who has reportedly suffered a hamstring injury, and James McCarthy (knee) have not been involved so far this season but Sandro Ramirez could return after missing Thursday’s win over Hajduk Split with a heel problem.
PROVISIONAL SQUADS
Manchester City squad: Ederson, Bravo, Walker, Danilo, Kompany, Stones, Otamendi, Adarabioyo, Mangala, Toure, Fernandinho, Foden, Diaz, De Bruyne, D Silva, B Silva, Sane, Sterling, Jesus, Aguero.
Everton squad: Pickford, Stekelenburg, Martina, Keane, Williams, Jagielka, Baines, Gueye, Schneiderlin, Sigurdsson, Klaassen, Davies, Besic, Lennon, Sandro, Rooney, Calvert-Lewin, Mirallas, Holgate, Lookman.
HISTORY
Last season: Everton 4 Man City 0, Man City 1 Everton 1
Last five league matches: Man City W W W W W; Everton L L W L
