West Brom v Man City – Confirmed lineups – star midfielder makes surprise start

Manchesters City take on West Bromwich Albion tonight in a league cup at the Hawthorns stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT).

City boss Pep Guardiola has rotated his side for the league cup in order to rest players for this weekends Premier League clash against an out-of-form Crystal Palace. The City Blues are on a four game winning run, scoring 17 goals in the process.

West Brom come into the game in poor form after failing to record a win in their last three games. The Baggies were held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham United last weekend.

City playmaker Yaya Toure is a surprise inclusion in Guardiola’s side. Meanwhile, Germany international Ilkay Gundogan also starts for the Citizens tonight.

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West Brom v Manchester City – Confirmed lineups

West Brom Confirmed XI: Foster, Nyom, Kanu, Yacob, Evans, Morrison, Rodriguez, Krychowiak, McAuley, Dawson

Manchester City Confirmed XI: Bravo, Danilo, Gundogan, Stones, Mangala, Yaya Toure (C), Delph, Bernardo, Sterling, Sane, G Jesus
Subs: Ederson, Walker, Adarabioyo, Fernandinho, Zinchenko, Diaz, Foden