Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could recall defender Nicolas Otamendi, who served a one game-ban at Leicester.
However, top scorer Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho are still suspended, while Vincent Kompany remains injured.
Watford defender Younes Kaboul could be involved after returning to training following a calf injury.
Midfielder Roberto Pereyra is available again following his one-match ban. However, Valon Behrami is doubtful because of illness.
WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola: "Here you have to control the second ball.
"Without that you cannot survive. Most of the times, the ball is high than on the floor and it is uncertain.