Dias returns, Nunes starts - Man City fans pick line-up vs Sheffield United

Manchester City are in Premier League action for the final time in 2023 this afternoon as they welcome Sheffield United to the Etihad Stadium.

The Blues made a triumphant return to England on Wednesday night as they came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park. While the result was big for City, there was a downside which will have come as a disappointment for Pep Guardiola.

John Stones was injured in the first half in preventable circumstances. Guardiola confirmed in his pre-match press conference the former Barnsley defender will miss the clash with the Blades along with; Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku.

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With options stretched once more, our MEN Sport readers have been choosing the team they want to see take on Chris Wilder's side.

City's goalkeeper will end 2023 as he began at as the Blues' No.1. Stefan Ortega remains a solid understudy but the will of the fans is to start Ederson.

One change is enforced to this City team following the injury to Stones and with competition fierce, the supporters think Dias is the right man for the job. Josko Gvardiol will probably be fighting hard to regain a place in the team but this season, he has often been utilised in the left-back role.

With City swamped with injuries, Nunes is getting an opportunity to shine in the starting XI. The former Wolves man played his part well at Goodison and deserves to keep his place.

His midfield partners are also undroppable. Rodri and Foden are both at the top of their games with the duo unlikely to be dropped so long as they are fit.

Haaland's continued injury troubles mean Alvarez gets another chance to feature in his