Manchester City will resume their Premier League campaign by hosting Everton on October 18 at Etihad Stadium as they aim to continue their winning streak.
The Citizens rose to fifth spot in the points table thanks to wins in their last two league games against Brentford and Burnley prior to the international break.
Meanwhile, Everton registered a splendid 2-1 win over Crystal Palace last time out to end the Eagles' unbeaten run, and the Toffees are in an upward curve thanks in part to the performances of Jack Grealish, who will be forced to sit out this game.
However, Moyes' team haven't had the best results in their away games this season — something that they will be keen to change in their trip to Manchester.
Man City vs. Everton lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Pep Guardiola will have a decision to make over Rodri, who withdrew from Spain duty this month due to a hamstring problem but could potentially be involved this weekend.
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Omar Marmoush will also hope to be back after a month out with a knee problem, while Abdukodir Khusanov and Rayan Ait-Nourti also have a chance of being available.
Gianluigi Donnarumma will continue in goal while Ruben Dias will lead the backline for the Citizens. Nico Gonzalez is expected to replace Rodri in midfield if the Spaniard is not able to start, accompanied by Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland, who is in sensational goal-scoring form, will lead the line for Guardiola's men after sitting out Norway's friendly draw with New Zealand this week.
Man City predicted starting XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly — Gonzalez — Bobb, Reijnders, Foden, Savinho — Haaland
Injured: Rodri (thigh), Marmoush (knee, doubt), Ait-Nouri (ankle, doubt), Khusanov (ankle, doubt)
Suspended: None
Moyes also has his fair share of injury problems as Jarrad Branthwaite, Michael Keane and Merlin Rohl are doubtful for this away trip.
Grealish is ineligible to feature against his parent club, so Everton will need to reconfigure their attack in the absence of the England international.
Jordan Pickford, who is reportedly close to signing a new contract, will start in goal with James Tarkowski leading the defence. Jake O'Brien could move to centre-back alongside him if Keane is not fit to start.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will return to the lineup after serving a one-match ban against Crystal Palace, with Iliman Ndiaye starting on the right flank
Beto may replace Thierno Barry in attack after the latter has struggled to adapt to a new league.
Everton predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Coleman, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko — Garner, Gueye — Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Dibling — Beto
Injured: Rohl (groin, doubt), Branthwaite (thigh, doubt), Keane (rib, doubt)
Suspended: None
Unavailable: Grealish (ineligible)
Man City vs. Everton match details
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Kickoff time: 3 p.m. local / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
- Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester (UK)
- Competition: Premier League matchweek eight
- Referee: Tony Harrington
- VAR: Nick Hopton
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