Pep Guardiola has already confirmed Aleks Zinchenko will start in Tuesday's FA Cup tie with Peterborough United and there has now been a big hint as to who won't be involved - at least from the start.
09.02.2022 - 21:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City return to Premier League action this week as they welcome Thomas Frank's Brentford to the Etihad.
Phil Foden's strike inside 20 minutes proved to be the difference in the reverse fixture as last season's Championship play-off winner's look to bounce back from a dismal 4-1 FA Cup defeat to Everton.
The Blues won by the same scoreline as they shook off an early scare to dispatch Marco Silva's Fulham side in the fourth round last weekend.
Fabio Carvalho startled City but Ilkay Gundogan was on hand to restore parity minutes later before John Stones and a Riyad Mahrez double saw off the challenge of the free-scoring Cottagers.
As Pep Guardiola's men focus diverts back onto Premier League matters, despite their seemingly perilous position at the summit, Liverpool remain close with a game in hand nine points off.
What channel is Man City vs Brentford on?
Man City vs Brentford will be shown live on BT Sport in the UK.
Coverage gets underway on BT Sport 2 at 7:15pm on Wednesday 9 February.
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What time is kick-off?
The match will get underway at the Etihad Stadium is 7:45pm.
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