City manager, Pep Guardiola, opted for the duo Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling as strikers, while Zabaleta, Nalito, Sergio Aguero, Jesus Navas, Gunn, Kolarov and Fernando were favoured for the bench ahead of Iheanacho
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The Foxes travel to the Etihad Stadium with the target of gaining more points in their bid to finish in eighth position when the Premier League concludes next weekend
The 20-year-old has made 19 appearances in the Premier League this season – albeit just five starts – after falling behind Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order under Pep Guardiola
The Gabon international is one of the most prolific marksmen in Europe and is said to be high on the list of potential recruits for the Citizens
While bottom-placed Sunderland is officially relegated, Boro know that should the dream scenario come true over the next few days, they will be within three points of safety – emphasis on the word “dream”, because it will take an awful lot for that to come to fruition
There have been reports linking City with a summer move for the 21-year-old England forward, who was named PFA Young Player of the Year for a second successive time on Sunday
The Tottenham star is being chased by City, with Barcelona legend Xavi confirming his former boss Pep Guardiola’s interest in the 21-year-old
The win puts United just a point behind Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City before Thursday night’s derby clash at the Etihad Stadium, which could well prove to be a top-four shootout
The Citizens returned to winning ways last time out and now enter a crucial fortnight in their season, while their opponents are seeking a top-half finish for a fourth year in succession
The Foxes have been revitalised since the appointment of Craig Shakespeare, who could equal the Premier League record for consecutive wins from the start of his managerial career in the competition
The Nigerian international has been pushed to the periphery of Guardiola’s squad – starting just five Premier League games this season
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in spite of some impressive outings, City manager, Pep Guardiola, has given Iheanacho only few playing opportunities
United’s clash with City, which will see Jose Mourinho come up against former El Clasico rival, Pep Guardiola, once again, will be the first Manchester derby played overseas after last season’s scheduled match in Beijing was cancelled due to concerns about the pitch
It will be the first time that a Manchester derby has been played on a Thursday night since November 1994, when Man United recorded a 5-0 victory over their bitter rivals
City are still well-placed to finish in the top four – they have a game in hand over Liverpool and any slip-up from Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton in an earlier Sunday kickoff would give them the chance to move into second – but Pep Guardiola will be under no illusions that a more competitive title challenge is required next season
Saturday’s loss at the Hawthorns has left the Gunners five points adrift of the Premier League’s top four with 11 games to go
Toure has made almost 300 appearances for the Citizens
The Premier League side found themselves two goals down at the break after an abject display
The Taye Academy product first trained with the Citizens squad on Tuesday before hopping on a plane bound for the Principality of Monaco
City should have netted more in a match they controlled for large periods, but Pep Guardiola will be satisfied having watched his team ease into the last four of the competition