Manchester City Women edge Liverpool as Doku nears return
Leonardo Bonucci said Guardiola and Man City 'courted me for many weeks', but he stayed at Juventus despite being tempted by the move.
Sunderland could arrive at Man City without Omar Alderete, Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle, with Alderete a doubt after limping off against AZ Alkmaar.
Man City have checked on Real Sociedad right-back Jon Aramburu as they weigh right-back options. Liverpool are also keen, with the versatile Venezuela defender available for about £50m.
Man City teenager Floyd Samba, fresh from a brace on debut against Norwich, is set for a Germany U19 debut despite representing England at youth level.
Jeremy Doku could be available against Sunderland after a calf injury, giving Man City a timely boost before the international break despite Phil Foden's ban.
Vitor Reis delivered an assured display in Man City's 5-0 win over Norwich, completing 147 of 149 passes and looking calm, composed and physically ready.
Former Man City winger Raheem Sterling posted 'Progress over perfection' after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, nitrous oxide possession and failing to provide a specimen.
Man City needed two late goals to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a thrilling WSL game, making it three wins from three and preserving their perfect start.
Mateo Kovacic wants to leave Man City in January after talks over regular minutes failed to materialise under Enzo Maresca, with Turkey and Saudi clubs linked.
Maresca is four wins from matching Guardiola's 10-game start after City's 5-0 win over Norwich, but Liverpool and PSG will offer sterner tests.
Everton U18s were beaten by Manchester City at Finch Farm.
Floyd Samba starred in Man City's 5-0 win over Norwich, scoring twice on his debut as an unfamiliar striker and showing Maresca a new attacking option.
Jeremy Doku could return to the squad for Sunderland, while Erling Haaland is tipped to start and Phil Foden misses out through suspension.
Allan marked his Man City debut in the 5-0 win over Norwich with a goal and assist, recovering from a difficult start to show his promise on both wings.
Barcelona still admire Erling Haaland, but his contract until 2034 and no active release clause make any move from Man City far harder despite fresh Spain links.
Man City's 12 points from 12 under Maresca, despite a major rebuild, suggest the transition is ahead of schedule and should worry Arsenal.
