Manchester City v Brentford team news
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku missed Sunday’s win over Crystal Palace due to a leg injury, though the severity of the issue remains unclear.
John Stones is also a doubt with a thigh problem, while Rodri and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined with longer-term injuries.
Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri are unavailable as they prepare for Africa Cup of Nations duty. Guardiola is expected to rotate, with opportunities likely for the likes of Savinho, Oscar Bobb, Rico Lewis and James Trafford.
Brentford welcome back Kevin Schade after suspension, while Reiss Nelson could also return if he overcomes a minor knock. Josh Dasilva, Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho remain out injured, while Dango Ouattara is unavailable due to international duty at AFCON.
Keith Andrews must decide whether to continue with cup goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson or revert to first-choice Caoimhin Kelleher.
Manchester City v Brentford predicted starting line-ups
Man City starting XI: Trafford; Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly; Reijnders, Silva; Bobb, Cherki, Savinho; Haaland
Brentford starting XI: Valdimarsson; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Schade, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Thiago
How to watch Man City v Brentford: TV channel, live online stream
Kick-off on Wednesday is at 19:30 GMT (14:30 ET / 11:30 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra.
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