Yaya Toure has been named in tonight’s starting line-up to face West Brom in the Carabao Cup.

The Ivorian, who will skipper the side, is making his first appearance of the campaign, after ending last season against Watford on 299 games for the Blues.

He is one of eight changes from the 6-0 victory over the Hornets at the weekend.

Team:

Bravo, Danilo, Gundogan, Stones, Mangala, Yaya Toure, Delph, Bernardo, Sterling, Sane, G Jesus

Subs: Ederson, Walker, Adarabioyo, Fernandinho, Zinchenko, Diaz, Foden

Possible formation:

It looks like the Blues might go 4-2-3-1 this evening with Gabriel Jesus leading the line and possibly Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva behind.

Yaya Toure and Ilkay Gundogan could play a dual anchor role – though Fabian Delph could also play there if required.

West Brom starting XI:

 

Absent friends

It’s a strong line up for City, despite some notable absences.

Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, Benjamin Mendy and Nicolas Otamendi are all rested while Vincent Kompany is not quite ready to return yet.

Stats

City and West Brom have met four times in the League Cup including the 1970 League Cup final.

The last meeting was in 2010, with the Baggies winning 2-1

City are unbeaten in 12 matches in all competitions