Amad and Mbeumo return to training

Amad, of course, scored a memorable winner in last season’s victory at the Etihad Stadium, while Mbeumo was only denied in this term’s away fixture by a stop from Gianluigi Donnarumma that was voted the Premier League’s Save of the Month for September.

They have developed a promising understanding on the pitch and have contributed nine goals between them in 2025/26. Their last domestic outing was the thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, which Amad opened the scoring in, back on 15 December.

It should boost the attacking options open to Carrick for the 12:30 GMT kick-off, although Shea Lacey is ruled out through suspension, following his red card in the Emirates FA Cup exit to Brighton & Hove Albion.