Premier League
Dec 14, 2016 8.00pm
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  • Pablo Zabaleta 33' goal
  • Pablo Zabaleta 75' yellowcard
  • David Silva 86' goal
  • yellowcard Sebastian Prodl 21'
  • yellowcard Etienne Capoue 73'

Team News: Manchester City recall Nolito for Watford clash

City recall Nolito for Watford clash

Nolito has returned to Manchester City's starting lineup for the visit of Watford to the Etihad Stadium.

The Spanish international replaces Kelechi Iheanacho, who drops to the bench for the Citizens, who start this game in fourth in the Premier League table.

Gael Clichy returns at full-back in place of Bacary Sagna, while Fernando makes way for Yaya Toure in midfield.

Meanwhile, Watford boss Walter Mazzarri has made four changes to the side which beat Everton, with Odion Ighalo, Daryl Janmaat, Roberto Pereyra and Jerome Sinclair all starting.

Stefano Okaka and Troy Deeney are among those to drop out for the visitors.

Manchester City: Bravo, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Kolarov, Clichy, Gundogan, Toure, Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito Subs: Sagna, Fernando, Caballero, Jesus Navas, Sane, Stones, Iheanacho

Watford: Gomes, Janmaat, Prodl, Britos, Holebas, Pereyra, Guedioura, Capoue, Amrabat, Ighalo, Sinclair Subs: Kaboul, Deeney, Success, Zuniga, Watson, Kabasele, Pantilimon

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