Costel Pantilimon has been handed his Premier League debut for Manchester City against Norwich City this afternoon.

The Romanian takes the place of Joe Hart, who has been criticised for his recent performances.

Elsewhere for the home side, Vincent Kompany remains sidelined, so Martin Demichelis partners Matija Nastasic in central defence.

Edin Dzeko is on the bench, which means starts for Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo.

For Norwich, Alexander Tettey and Ricky van Wolfswinkel miss out because of injury. Gary Hooper continues up front.

Manchester City: Pantilimon; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Nastasic, Clichy; Nasri, Fernandinho, Toure , Silva; Aguero, Negredo

Norwich City: Ruddy; Martin, Turner, Bassong, Whittaker; Pilkington, Fer, Johnson, Olsson, Howson; Hooper