Rotation, or more specifically the lack of it, has been Pep Guardiola’s message to his Manchester City squad over the past few days. Those who deserve to play will keep the shirt within reason and allowing for the hectic nature of the calendar.
So with Champions League qualification already sealed, Tuesday night was effectively acted as a Premier League trial. Seven of them had watched on as City slapped five past Burnley and the challenge was to force a way into the team for Fulham. More pertinently, the one that travels to Old Trafford in just over a week’s time.