There are a few injury concerns for Bruce to deal with following Sunday’s 2-2 draw against West Ham, with Allan Saint-Maximin, Miguel Almiron, Jamaal Lascelles, Isaac Hayden and Sean Longstaff all doubts to face City. Scroll down and flick through the pages to see our predicted starting XI for the match:
5. LB: Danny Rose
Expected to be recalled at left-back after starting on the bench against Bournemouth and West Ham. Photo: Mark Runnacles
6. CM: Nabil Bentaleb
Came off the bench against West Ham. Injuries to Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden may mean Bentaleb starts against City. Photo: Mark Runnacles
7. CM: Jonjo Shelvey.
Netted his sixth goal of the season against West Ham and has impressed since the restart. Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
8. CM: Matty Longstaff
There's still uncertainty over his future yet the youngster may be recalled in an advanced midfield role due to Almiron's injury and other absentees in the engine room. Photo: Getty Images