According to Neil Warnock, Manchester City’s defeat against Lyon “might give them a kick up the backside”. Whether that turns out to be the case or not, this is one of those games that could get a little lively. There is some ill-feeling from last season, when Joe Bennett committed a poor challenge on Leroy Sané that saw Pep Guardiola call for players to receive more protection. Warnock admitted Bennett’s tackle was “a disgrace” but said Kevin De Bruyne put Jazz Richards out for 17 matches. Watch this space. Stuart James
Saturday 3pm
Venue Cardiff City Stadium
Last season n/a
Referee Michael Oliver
This season G4 Y7 R2 2.25 cards/game
Odds H 22-1 A 2-11 D 15-2
CARDIFF
Subs from B Murphy, Richards, Paterson, Madine, Peltier, Cunningham, K Harris, Zohore, Connolly, Damour, Coxe, Brown, J Murphy
Doubtful J Murphy (hamstring)
Injured Gunnarsson (knock, Oct), Mendez-Laing (knee, Dec)
Suspended None
Discipline Y7 R0
Form WWDWW
Leading scorers Bamba, Camarasa, Ward 1
MANCHESTER CITY
Subs from Muric, Foden, Otamendi, Stones, Sané, Díaz, Zinchenko, Gündogan, Jesus
Doubtful None
Injured Danilo (ankle, Oct), De Bruyne (knee, Nov), Bravo (achilles), Mendy (foot, both unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y4 R0
Form LDDLL
Leading scorers Agüero, Sterling 3