Everything you need to know about tonight’s trip to The Kassam Stadium

Manchester City begin their defence of the Carabao Cup this evening as they take on League One’s Oxford United.

Pep Guardiola is expected to make a heap of changes to the side that thrashed Cardiff City 5-0 at the weekend, with Sergio Aguero, Kyle Walker and Leroy Sane just a few of the big names expected to make way.

Brazilian full-back Danilo is in-line for his first start of the season, while Fabian Delph is favoured to start on the opposing flank.

In-form Ilkay Gündoğan is likely to remain in the starting XI, however could be partnered by youngsters Phil Foden and Brahim Diaz – both of whom will be looking to use the opportunity to impress Pep Guardiola.

Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez are likely to form City’s attacking triumvirate.

Injury news

Kevin De Bruyne and Elaquim Mangala remain long-term absentees for the Cityzens, while second choice keeper Claudio Bravo also remains out having ruptured his achilles tendon. The Chilean’s absence means Arijanet Muric will be handed his first ever Manchester City star. Youngster Philippe Sandler is also out.

Suspensions

City have no suspensions.

Predicted starting XI