With the Premier League already having moved into cruise-control, the Carabao Cup is back as Manchester City look to defend the trophy they’ve won for the past two seasons.
Pep Guardiola’s side has been handed a relatively comfortable fixture, playing Preston North End away from home to kick-off their title defence.
Guardiola’s already confirmed that rising young defender Eric Garcia will play in the game, while he’s assured to give some other youngsters their due as well.
Phil Foden will be given the license to prove himself capable of being involved in matchday squads regularly, while Claudio Bravo should also get his first start of the campaign.