Manchester City take on Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday night as the matches start to come thick and fast for Pep Guardiola’s side. It will be just over 48 hours since City’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and it is likely that Guardiola will use some heavy squad rotation against their Championship opposition.

Manchester City's quest for a ninth Carabao Cup begins this week against Watford at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's team is fresh off a feisty 2–2 draw at home against Arsenal. City took a 1-0 lead early on as Erling Haaland scored his 100th goal for the club before goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel put the Gunners in front.

Manchester City will be without Erling Haaland for their Carabao Cup third round clash against Watford this week, having granted the Norwegian time off for personal reasons.The Norway international