Man City vs Chelsea Team News
Defender Nathan Acho and winger Jeremy Doku missed City's trip to Paris, while midfielder Ruben Dias had to be replaced at half-time.
Ballon d'Or Rodri, as no City fan will need to be reminded, is in for the rest of the season, and Oscar winger Bobb is a long-term absentee.
However, Guardiola has new signings to potentially select, including central defenders Abdulkodir Khosanov and Vitor Reis.
Omar Marmosh arrived for £59m from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he has provided 15 goals and 10 assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season.
Guardiola said about the Egypt striker, “He is a future player for years, with quality in the final third.”
Maresca said midfielder Enzo Fernandes and defender Levi Colwell “could be ready” to return after missing out on the win over Wolves with minor issues.
Top scorer Cole Palmer was doubtful for that game with an ankle injury but appeared for 84 minutes. “He made an unbelievable effort to play and is improving,” Maresca added.
Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia will be out for “a few more weeks” due to the muscle injury he sustained against Bournemouth on January 14.
Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, and fellow midfielder Benoit Badacelli will not return from a groin issue until next month.
Midfielder Kiernan Desprey-Hall is still out injured, and Mykhale Mudryk's The failed drug test remains under investigation by the Football Association, barring the winger from appearing.
Manchester City vs. Chelsea Predictions
City of Man: Ortega Nunes, Akanji, Khosanov, Gvardjoyol; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, de Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Chelsea: Sanchez James, Adarabio, Colwell, Cucurella; Caisuto, Fernandez; Maddock, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
How to watch Man City vs Chelsea: Stream, TV channel
Kick-off is at 17:30 UK time, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra at 17:00.
