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

Written by
Michael Penkman