Manchester City fans are calling for Ruben Dias and Riyad Mahrez to start for Pep Guardiola's side against Crystal Palace later this afternoon.
City host Patrick Vieira's men at the Etihad Stadium in their fourth Premier League match of the new season, with the champions having failed to beat Palace last season - drawing and losing against the Eagles.
Guardiola's side have won two and drawn one of their opening three matches this campaign, coming back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Newcastle United last weekend.
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The City boss has an almost fully fit squad to pick from - although Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake remain sidelined. There could also be return from injuries for Kalvin Phillips and Jack Grealish. Here is the starting XI that Manchester Evening News readers want to see deployed:
Goalkeeper - Ederson
Unless anything completely drastic happens before kick-off, Ederson will start against Palace. His build-up play is vital to City's success and he has made a good start to the new campaign.
Stefan Ortega will help to motivate the shot-stopper, but the Brazilian is likely to be an ever-present for City this season.
Defenders - Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Joao Cancelo
With Laporte and Ake both out injured, the defence basically picks itself. The former is likely to be out until next month, while it is unclear when Ake will return to action.
Therefore, fans are keen to see Dias and Stones continue at the heart of defence, with Walker and Cancelo having both made impressive starts to the season at full-back.
Walker's pace against the tricky Wilfried Zaha could be vital if City are to prevent Palace from getting down the sides. With the Eagles having made a good start to the season, the defence will need to remain concentrated throughout.
Midfielders - Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan
The same midfield that played in the draw against Newcastle. The trio all played well against the Magpies, and supporters have picked them to continue against Palace.
Ilkay Gundogan scored in the draw last weekend, while Kevin De Bruyne's pass for Bernardo Silva's goal was deservedly lauded.
Forwards - Riyad Mahrez, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden
City fans want to see Phil Foden and Erling Haaland keep their places in the side, but would like Riyad Mahrez to replace Silva on the right wing.
Haaland has looked sharp since his arrival at the Etihad and grabbed a goal against Newcastle, while Foden will be keen to get on the scoresheet against Palace.
The partnership between Foden and Haaland is an incredibly exciting prospect, and the inclusion of Mahrez on the wing could help Guardiola's side overcome the Eagles.
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