Manchester City XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could welcome both Jack Grealish and Gabriel Jesus back into the side for Saturday’s trip to Everton.

With Liverpool breathing down their necks, Guardiola needs a big reaction following last weekend’s dramatic loss to Tottenham and the sight of two such gifted forwards will likely concern Everton boss Frank Lampard after their recent defensive struggles.

£100m man Grealish was close to making a return against Spurs after his shin problem while Jesus has been suffering from a muscle injury but both could return to give the champions further options in attack

Riyad Mahrez could replace Raheem Sterling after his ineffective display against Spurs and John Stones is also an option to replace Aymeric Laporte.

Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan, Mahrez, Foden, Silva

Date and time: Saturday February 26, 2022 at 5.30pm GMT

Venue: Goodison Park

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