Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is a fitness doubt after being substituted with a knock against Barcelona in midweek.
Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany, who were on the bench at West Brom last week, could be recalled.
Middlesbrough are bolstered by the return from injury of Cristhian Stuani and Marten de Roon.
Dani Ayala remains a doubt because of an ankle injury, while Gaston Ramirez is suspended.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Guy Mowbray: "How do Manchester City follow that?! The simple answer is 'by beating Boro handsomely', but the Teessiders' improved form suggests that it won't be that easy.