After the convincing 2-0 win at Brighton in the campaign opener, Manchester City face a sterner test in Everton. Pep Guardiola’s default system may now be a back three which is why the West Bromwich Albion central defender Jonny Evans is being pursued. The last time City faced Ronald Koeman’s side they suffered a 4-0 defeat at Goodison Park. The corresponding home league game was a 1-1 draw City dominated, so the manager will hope that match, not January’s reverse, is an augury of Monday’s meeting. Jamie JacksonKick-off Monday 8pmVenue Etihad StadiumLast season Manchester City 1 Everton 1Live SSPLReferee Robert MadleyThis season G1, Y4, R0, 4.00 cards per gameOdds H 1-3 A 10-1 D 5-1Manchester CitySubs from Bravo, Danilo, Sterling, Gündoga, Bony, Mangala, Delph, Sané, Mendy, Adarabioyo, Roberts, Denayer, Zinchenko, Touré, FodenDoubtful Delph (match fitness), Gündogan (knee), Mendy (thigh)Injured Nasri (neck, unknown)Suspended NoneForm WDiscipline Y2 R0Leading scorer Agüero 1EvertonSubs from Robles, Stekelenburg, Jagielka, Mirallas, Lennon, Sigurdsson, Besic, Calvert-Lewin, Holgate, Niasse, Lookman, KennyDoubtful Sandro (heel)Injured McCarthy (knee, 26 Aug), Coleman (broken leg, Dec), Bolasie (knee, Jan), Funes Mori (knee, Mar), Barkley (hamstring, unknown)Suspended NoneForm WDiscipline Y1 R0Leading scorer Rooney 1

Source: The Guardian August 19, 2017 07:52 UTC