TEAM NEWS
John Stones returns to the starting XI and Jack Grealish and Gabriel Jesus are among the substitutes for Manchester City’s Premier League game against Everton.
The former Toffees defender, who was an unused substitute against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, comes into the side in place of Kyle Walker, who drops to the bench.
Grealish is back in the squad after a three-match absence due to a shin injury, whilst Jesus is involved for the first time since our draw with Southampton last month after recovering from a knock sustained on international duty.
CITY: Ederson, Stones, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Gundogan (C), De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Sterling.
SUBS: Carson, Slicker, Walker, Ake, Jesus, Grealish, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Mahrez.
EVERTON: Pickford, Coleman (c), Holgate, Keane, Kenny, Allan, Doucoure, Van de Beek, Gordon, Iwobi, Richarlison.
SUBS: Begovic, Patterson, Gray, Townsend, Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Rondon, El Ghazi, Dele.
WHEN AND WHERE
City travel to Goodison Park on Saturday 26 February, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT (5:30pm UK).
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
City supporters living elsewhere across the globe can find out how to tune in via the Global TV Listings at the foot of this page.
Key moments in the match can also be followed over on our Twitter: @ManCity
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FOLLOW ON THE MAN CITY APP
Our official Man City App offers comprehensive coverage of the action throughout the day.
Live text commentary can be accessed in our Matchday Centre from 15:30 GMT (3:30pm UK), which includes detailed analysis and stats, minute-by-minute in-game updates and post-match reaction.
Shaun Wright-Phillips and Shaun Goater are special guests on Matchday Live, offering their expert insight from 16:30 GMT on all digital platforms before, during and after the game.
Once the action gets under way, live match commentary will be available to follow with Alistair Mann and Michael Brown from Goodison Park, while those with push notifications turned on will also be updated when team news is announced or when any goals go in.
Our app coverage doesn’t stop there, with plenty of post-match material to enjoy after the final whistle.
A comprehensive match report, plus reaction from Pep Guardiola and players alike can be accessed soon after full time, while a highlights package will also be available to view from .
And those with a CITY+ subscription can relive the full match from midnight.
MATCHDAY LIVE
Shaun Goater and Shaun Wright-Phillips are in the Matchday Live studio for our Premier League trip to Everton.
The former City duo made over 400 appearances for the Club and will cast their eye over Pep Guardiola’s current crop, as well as preview the visitors ahead of kick-off.
Goater and Wright-Phillips will also have their say on the City team once it’s announced before discussing a number of interesting and insightful topics.
Available on all digital platforms, Matchday Live provides a unique City-centric experience to your build-up.
Input from viewers is also actively encouraged, with the two Shauns answering questions throughout the live broadcast. To have your say, send a WhatsApp to: +44753718653
LAST TIME OUT
City’s 15-match unbeaten run was brought to an end as Harry Kane’s dramatic late strike secured Tottenham a 3-2 victory.
Guardiola‘s men had twice come from behind at the Etihad Stadium through Ilkay Gundogan and a stoppage time Riyad Mahrez penalty, but the Spurs captain stole in to head home a 95th-minute winner.
FORM GUIDE
Defeat to Tottenham aside, City travel to Goodison as the Premier League leaders.
Guardiola‘s men are unbeaten on the road since defeat on the opening day to Spurs, and have won 19 of our last 22 matches in all competitions.
Everton were beaten 2-0 by Southampton in their last encounter and currently sit 16th in the Premier League table.
However, Frank Lampard’s men will be buoyed by their recent home form, winning each of their last two matches at Goodison Park.
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PREVIOUS MEETING
Rodrigo‘s thunderbolt was the pick of the bunch as City breezed to a 3-0 victory against Everton at the Etihad Stadium in November.
Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva added to Rodrigo‘s strike to complement an utterly dominant display by Guardiola‘s men.
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