Manchester City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Mangala, Sagna, Fernandinho, Toure, Navas, De Bruyne, Sterling, Bony
Bournemouth XI: Boruc, Francis, Cook, Distin, Daniels, Smith, Gosling, O'Kane, Surman, Ritchie, Murray.
Manchester City v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)
At times like these for Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne has proven a very wise buy, particularly in David Silva's absence. The 24-year-old Belgian international might have cost £55m, but he is fitting in very nicely at Manchester City and scored twice while on international duty.
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With the cost of Manchester City's squad estimated at £361m,, external more than eight times more than Bournemouth's at £41.83m,, external you might expect that the City slickers will be able to manage. But has anybody been watching the cricket?
Sport is never scripted.
Manchester City v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)
This afternoon's match is almost as much about who is not playing at Etihad Stadium, rather than who is. Manchester City's star performers Sergio Aguero and David Silva are injured, while Bournemouth skipper Tommy Elphick joined the Cherries' crocked list, which also includes top scorer Callum Wilson.
Who will cope best?
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