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Confirmed Lineups: Manchester City vs Chelsea – Mount starts, Chalobah returns

Mason Mount is deemed fit to make the starting XI for the visitors Chelsea who renew hostilities with Manchester City in the FA Cup third-round clash at the Etihad.

Youngsters handed starting berth in defence

The 19-year-old starlet Bashir Humphreys starts in the right back role as Cesar Azpilicueta drops down to the bench to make way for the teenage defender.

In the centre-back role, Trevoh Chalobah is recalled into the XI with Thiago Silva dropping out as Kalidou Koulibaly retains his spot on the team sheet.

Kai Havertz leads the line for the Blues

Chelsea’s hopes to get the goals coming would depend upon Kai Havertz who will be seen operating in the central striking position for his side.

With Chelsea losing both Raheem Sterling and Chrisitan Pulisic to injuries earlier this week, Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount will slot in the wide roles for Graham Potter’s men.

Here is how both teams line up for today’s FA Cup fixture: 

Manchester City FC XI

Chelsea FC XI

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