Big Match Preview: Manchester City away (Carabao Cup SFL1)

MEET THE GAFFER: Pep Guardiola

He did it all with European giants Barcelona and Bayern Munich but can he crack the Premier League with Manchester City?

Considering the way he has led the Citizens to the top of the league this year suggests he can.

Former defensive midfielder Guardiola, considered one of the best players of his generation, entered management in 2007; two years after he retired from the sport.

He spent five, title-filled years with Barcelona, which included back-to-back La Liga trophies, lifting the Copa Del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles.

He followed this up with three seasons at Bayern Munich, where he won a trio of Bundesliga trophies, the UEFA Super Cup and added another FIFA Club World Cup title to his collection.

It's no wonder he has achieved numerous personal accolades, including European and domestic Coach of the Year awards as well as the FIFA World Coach of the Year gong.

He endured a trophyless campaign in 2016/17 - his first season in English football - but has taken each competition by storm this year. Can he go an entire league campaign without defeat? What about the quadruple? Not if Lee Johnson has anything to say about it.

STAR MAN: Kevin De Bruyne

While City ooze world-class talent in abundance, Kevin De Bruyne is one man who certainly pulls the City strings.

He is expected to be match-fit when the Robins travel to the Etihad Stadium for Tuesday night's clash and is certainly one to be watched.

The Belgian international has proved himself a dangerman, whether that be inside or outside the box and he;s more than happy to find the net himself or set up others.

In fact, De Bruyne has six Premier League goals to his name as well as a league best of nine assists.

MEMORABLE MEETING: 2007/08

Bristol City 1-2 Manchester City
Goals: Orr 69; Mpenza 17, Bianchi 81.

It was in the third round of this cup competition a decade ago that these two clubs last met, with Man City proving to be the winners on the day.

Emile Mpenza's powerful finish gave the visitors the lead but City fought back in an improved second half through Bradley Orr's close range finish.

Rolando Bianchi drilled home from the edge of the penalty area with nine minutes remaining to restore the lead for the Citizens, who were managed by Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Michael McIndoe had a backheeled goal ruled out for offside at the death, as Manchester City survived an almighty scare to reach round four and secure their first-ever win in BS3.

City: Weale, Orr (Jevons 86), Carey, Fontaine, McAllister, McIndoe, Johnson, Elliott, Brian Wilson (Sproule 52), Murray, Trundle. Subs not used: Basso, Skuse, Vasko.

Man City: Hart, Jihai, Corluka, Onuoha, Ball, Logan, Ireland, Gelson, Geovanni (Dabo 82), Mpenza, Bianchi (Dickov 89). Subs not used: Schmeichel, Mills, Laird.

Attendance: 14,541.

AND FINALLY...

Officials
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistant Referees: Lee Betts and Marc Perry
Fourth Official: Lee Mason

Betting (via Sky Bet)
Man City: 1/8
Draw: 7/1
Bristol City: 18/1