After Manchester City’s fine win over Barcelona, Middlesbrough may not relish a visit to an Etihad Stadium that is sure to be in good spirits as a result. Pep Guardiola’s side now appear over the hump of six games with no wins – a sequence that did not affect their status as leaders. Aitor Karanka’s side are a respectable 15th, three points above the drop zone. But it would represent a shock and setback for City should they lose on Saturday. Jamie Jackson
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue Etihad Stadium
Last season n/a
Referee Kevin Friend
This season G4, Y24, R0, 6.00 cards per game
Odds H 2-9 A 14-1 D 6-1
Manchester City
Subs from Caballero, Navas, Iheanacho, Adarabioyo, Clichy, Gunn, Nolito, Kompany, Touré, Garcia
Doubtful Fernandinho (match fitness)
Injured Sagna (hamstring, 19 Nov), Delph (unknown)
Suspended None
Form WWLDDW
Discipline Y19 R1
Leading scorer Agüero 7
Middlesbrough
Subs from Guzan, Ayala, Leadbitter, Espinosa, Nsue, Fischer, Clayton, Rhodes, Nugent, Da Silva, De Sart
Doubtful Ayala (ankle)
Injured None
Suspended Ramírez (one match)
Form LLDLDW
Discipline Y20 R0
Leading scorer Stuani 3
