The loss of David Silva and Sergio Agüero is a significant blow to Manuel Pellegrini yet the Premier League leaders will still expect to win on their own ground. As Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth have shown they can compete at this level, in what is their first season in the top flight, expect an entertaining contest. The hope for Pellegrini is that his side do not suffer any further injuries before the Champions League visit of Sevilla. Jamie Jackson
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue Etihad Stadium
Last season n/a
Referee Mike Dean
This season G8, Y28, R2, 3.75 cards per game
Odds H 1-3 A 9-1 D 4-1
Manchester City
Subs from Caballero, Wright, Nasri, Fernando, Demichelis, Roberts, Otamendi, Zuculini, Iheanacho, Bytyqi
Doubtful None
Injured Delph (hamstring, 24 Oct), Clichy (ankle, 1 Nov), Kolarov (hip, 1 Nov), Silva (ankle, 8 Nov), Agüero (hamstring, 22 Nov)
Suspended None
Form WLLWWW
Discipline Y17 R0
Leading scorer Agüero 6
Bournemouth
Subs from Allsop, Federici, Arter, Rantie, Smith, MacDonald, King, Atsu, Kermorgant, Stanislas, Tomlin, O’Kane, Bennett, Cargill
Doubtful Arter (groin)
Injured Elphick (ankle, Dec), Gradel (knee, Feb), Wilson (knee, Mar), Mings (knee, May)
Suspended None
Form DLWLDW
Discipline Y16 R0
Leading scorer Wilson 5
