Manchester City return to the Premier League this evening after their Club World Cup heroics. While critics ridiculed the tournament as a distraction in the middle of the season, City fans will struggle to give that much credence when the players adorn the world champions badge tonight.
Although Pep Guardiola's side are on cloud nine, the Catalonian boss will not be looking for any complacency at Everton. Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku will be fighting hard to return to the starting XI on Merseyside following their injuries.
Kevin De Bruyne is likely to remain sidelined until January but it was pleasing to see him take part in training last week. READ MORE: Guardiola hits out at City doubters READ MORE: Haaland injury latest and timescale for City return Rodri is also an injury concern but Guardiola seemed hopeful his injury suffered vs Fluminense was just minor.
So with this in mind, here is how our City writers think the Blues will line-up against Sean Dyche's men. Simon Bajkowski City have never been higher in world football so with that in mind it may be the perfect time for Guardiola to bring some of his players back down to earth.