Man City are back in Carabao Cup action on Tuesday as they host Southampton in the last 16.
Saints come into the clash at the Etihad off the back of suffering the joint-worst defeat in Premier League history and the single biggest home defeat since the English football league began.
They were beaten 9-0 by Leicester City on Friday and have little time to recover as they travel to face City twice in five days.
In stark contrast, the Blues have been on a fine run of form since the international break and have won their three matches by an aggregate score of 10-1.
Pep Guardiola named a fairly strong side against Championship opposition Preston North End in the previous round and won't be taking Southampton lightly despite their recent struggles.
What TV channel is Man City vs Southampton on?
Man City vs Southampton will not be televised in the U.K. as Liverpool vs Arsenal and Chelsea vs Manchester United have been selected instead.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm on Tuesday, October 29.
Commentary will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Manchester from 7pm.
You will be able to follow all the build-up, action and reaction right here on our live blog.
If the game goes to a penalty shoot-out than it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports News.
Team news for Man City vs Southampton
City will continue to be without the injured quartet of Aymeric Laporte, Leroy Sane, Aleks Zinchenko and Rodri as well as Fernandinho, who is suspended after being sent off against Aston Villa.
There is also the added complication of City U21s being in Leasing.com trophy action against Bolton Wanderers at the same time, meaning that some youngsters may be chosen to be involved in that game instead.
