Man City confirmed lineup vs. Crystal Palace (4-1-4-1): Donnrumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Nico; Silva, Reijnders, Cherki, Foden; Haaland.

Man City XI: Trafford, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, O'Reilly, Gonzalez, Reijnders, Bobb, Cherki, Savinho, Mukasa. Subs: Donnarumma, Dias, Haaland, Bernardo, Gvardiol, Nunes, Foden, Gray, Mfuni. Brentford XI: Valdimarsson, Henry, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Kayode, Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard, Janelt, Schade.

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City could turn towards Selhurst Park in their ongoing search for a new right-back, according to reports.Defensive frailties were the hallmark of City’s troubles of the

Newcastle United will be another defender down when they come to face Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final next month. The Magpies booked their last place in the last four via a late 2-1 win over Fulham at St James’ Park.

Meanwhile, City, Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Daniel Munoz but Crystal Palace have no desire to sell the wing-back. (Caught Offside)