Manchester City have the chance to move to the top of the Premier League table, even if only briefly, when they welcome Everton to the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.
The Cityzens are three points behind league leaders Arsenal, who play later in the day, but need to win by three or more to usurp the Gunners on goal difference. Bournemouth will also remain ahead of them if they triumph at Crystal Palace.
League position isn’t exactly Pep Guardiola’s primary focus at this early stage, with the Spaniard keen to eke more out of his team as a collective. Erling Haaland’s inevitability has kept them afloat thus far.
David Moyes’ Everton will present a stern challenge, although Jack Grealish is ineligible to feature. City have dominated this fixture in recent times, with the Toffees last winning at the Etihad 15 years ago.
Here’s how Guardiola could line the hosts up on Saturday afternoon.
