Left-back solved, but Marmoush complicates the math

Pep Guardiola’s weekend headache? Too many good options. Rayan Aït-Nouri’s return from injury and Omar Marmoush’s comeback mean Manchester City’s left side is suddenly overcrowded. Marmoush, a £59m signing, must fight for minutes as Doku and Foden shine—proof that even Pep’s whiteboard needs load management.

Everton’s visit to the Etihad will reveal how the Catalan tactician balances form, fitness, and forwards. And if anyone can turn a selection dilemma into an art project, it’s the man who probably colour-codes his cereal boxes.