With Haaland sidelined, Omar Marmoush is expected to retain his place up front. The Egyptian international found the net against Leicester in midweek and has looked sharp when deputising. In Guardiola’s fluid system, the No.9 role is less about presence and more about movement, and Marmoush offers both.

Manchester Derby is on between cross-town rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, who are set to square off Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford.