The deadlines have passed, our fantasy teams have crossed the white line so let’s settle into the dugout for another gameweek.
We get things underway then with some team news from the early kick-off at Eastlands and start the thread for our matchday discussions…
No surprises in the City lineup – they’re unchanged aside for the expected debut for Given in goal. Wright-Phillips is starting after his FA reprieve. Zabaleta is again in a holding midfield role with Kompany in the centre of defence to cover for the suspended Dunne.
As for Boro, Southgate starts with both King and Alves as look for only third goal in the last eight games. Digard comes in after serving a suspension. O’Neil is also back after a ban but kept on the bench. Wheater keeps his place at right-back. You’ve got to think that Robinho will fancy himself in that particular duel. We shall see.