Mario Balotelli has signed for Liverpool but the Italy striker will not be making an appearance against the team he left in January 2013. But there may be other debutants as Liverpool make the trip to Manchester City in this early title battle.
Serbian winger Lazar Markovic and Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno have been tipped to make their debuts for the Reds tonight at the Etihad. That will mean Javier Manquillo and Glen Johnson are likely to battle for the right back slot.
Sergio Aguero is unlikely to start for Man City tonight as he regains fitness. The Argentine is likely to be brought on as an impact sub, similarly to the 2 - 0 win over Newcastle, with Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko set to form the strike partnership.
New defensive addition Eliaquim Mangala is unlikely to be involved as he rebuilds his fitness.
But the likes of captain Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta and Frank Lampard are all available.
