Same old story?published at 18:32
Man City v Sevilla (19:45 BST)
Manchester City are without top striker Sergio Aguero for a month with a hamstring injury and playmaker David Silva was crocked while playing for Spain.
Captain Vincent Kompany was only on the bench against Bournemouth at the weekend and there are doubts over Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy.
City have tended to struggle when their key men are missing. Well, who wouldn't? But it does seem to afflict City every season. Can they march on this week regardless?
We will have team news for City soon.