Man City Unveils Unchanged Starting XI for Derby Showdown

Norwich named a largely settled side for the East Anglian derby at Carrow Road. Kellen Fisher kept his left-back role despite a late knock in the previous match.

Team selection and formation

The back four featured Jack Stacey and Harry Darling alongside Fisher. Timely returns and squad continuity influenced the manager’s choices.

Ruairi McConville took a place on the bench. He missed recent Easter fixtures while managing knee issues after international duty.

Midfield and attacking options

QPR loanee Sam Field partnered Pelle Mattsson in central midfield. Mattsson has scored three goals in his last three appearances.

Kenny McLean captained the right of the attacking trio. Mathias Kvistgaarden started up front instead of Mo Toure.

Injury update and availability

Mo Toure missed six matches with a groin problem but provided two second-half assists at the Den. Jeffrey Schlupp has returned to training.

Schlupp was sidelined since November with a hamstring issue. The manager said he needs more time to regain full match sharpness.

Longer-term absences

Matej Jurasek remains several weeks away with a foot injury. Jovon Makama and Papa Amadou Diallo are expected to miss most of the run-in.

Gabe Forsyth is progressing with rehabilitation after a November knee injury. Mirko Topic and Ante Crnac are out for the season with ACL ruptures.

Lucien Mahovo and Shane Duffy continue longer-term recoveries with muscular and hamstring problems. Manchester United loanee Harry Amass returned to his parent club.

Context and live coverage

The side selection followed a 2-1 away win at the Lions. Fisher left that game late with a small muscle concern.

While Man City unveils an unchanged starting XI for a derby showdown elsewhere, Norwich opted for continuity at Carrow Road. Watch live reaction from Filmogaz.com reporters at the ground to the team news.

Referee for the fixture was Anthony Backhouse. The match drew attention across the region.