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.
More: Full preview of Man City vs. Everton
Man City vs. Everton lineups: Confirmed starting XI, team news, injury latest
Pep Guardiola is once again without midfield lynchpin Rodri, who withdrew from Spain duty this month due to a hamstring problem.
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Omar Marmoush is back on the bench after a month out with a knee problem, but Abdukodir Khusanov and Rayan Ait-Nourti remain on the sidelines.
In defence, Nathan Ake makes his first Premier League start since February, with Josko Gvardiol dropping to the bench - potentially
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. Savinho gets the nod on the right wing ahead of Haaland's compatriot Oscar Bobb.
Man City starting XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Nunes, Dias, Ake, O'Reilly — Gonzalez — Savinho, Reijnders, Foden, Savinho — Haaland
Injured: Rodri (hamstring), Ait-Nouri (ankle), Khusanov (ankle)
Suspended: None
Michael Keane has recovered from a rib injury to partner James Tarkowski at the heart of defence.
Jack Grealish is ineligible to feature against his parent club, so Everton will need to reconfigure their attack in the absence of the England international.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall returns to the lineup after serving a one-match ban against Crystal Palace, with Iliman Ndiaye carrying much of the creative burden in Grealish's absence.
Carlos Alcaraz comes in for the former Aston Villa favourite. Beto replaces Thierno Barry at centre-forward.
Everton starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko — Garner, Gueye — Alcaraz, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye — Beto
Injured: Branthwaite (thigh)
Unavailable: Grealish (ineligible)
Man City vs. Everton match details
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Kickoff time: 3 p.m. BST
- Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester (UK)
- Competition: Premier League matchweek eight
- Referee: Tony Harrington
- VAR: Nick Hopton
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