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Man City team news: Predicted Carabao Cup line up vs Fulham – Kevin De Bruyne to start?
MANCHESTER CITY take on Fulham in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday night – who will start?
Manchester City host Premier League opposition Fulham in their Carabao Cup fourth round tie at the Etihad on Thursday night.
Pep Guardiola will make plenty of key changes to his line-up for the clash but will still be able to name a strong XI given the options available to him.
Kevin De Bruyne has made three shortened appearances for City in the last two weeks after recovering from a ligament injury.
The Belgium midfielder could now be ready to play his first whole game of the season in all competitions.
De Bruyne could start alongside regular midfield pair Fernandinho and Bernardo Silva, with Ilkay Gundogan still a fitness doubt.
Riyard Mahrez – who scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over Tottenham on Monday night – could start once again, while Leroy Sane is set to be given a chance to shine.
Gabriel Jesus will replace Sergio Aguero for a customary cup start ahead of the Argentine front man to preserve his fitness.
Guardiola could make plenty of changes to his defensive ranks to keep them fresh following a terrific run of form from his backline.
Aymeric Laporte is set for a rest after impressing in the heart of the rearguard, while Benjamin Mendy could also sit out following a shaky evening against Spurs.
Vincent Kompany and Nicholas Otamendi could come into the side, with Fabian Delph and Kyle Walker on either flank with Danilo still sidelined through injury.
Predicted Man City team vs Fulham
(4-3-3) Ederson; Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Delph; B. Silva, Fernandinho, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Jesus, Sane.