Roberto Mancini has decided to rest goalkeeper Joe Hart for today's FA Cup third-round clash with Watford.
Costel Pantilimon deputises in his absence, while Joleon Lescott is also handed a starting role in the centre of defence.
Meanwhile, Gianfranco Zola opts for an attacking trident comprised of Fernando Forestieri, Troy Deeney and Matej Vydra.
Manchester City: Pantilimon; Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; Garcia, Barry, Milner, Silva; Tevez, Dzeko
Watford: Bond; Doyley, Ekstrand, Nosworthy; Cassetti, Chalobah, Eustace, Pudil; Forestieri, Deeney, Vydra
