Premier League champions Manchester City take on EFL Championship team Watford in the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium.
City come into the match on the back of an entertaining 2-2 draw with Premier League title rivals Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side is unbeaten after five matches so far and lead the league table.
Watford are winless in their last three matches, having lost to Sheffield United and Norwich City and settling for a draw with Coventry City. They are currently placed eighth on the Championship table.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man City vs. Watford live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this League Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Man City vs. Watford kick off?
This League Cup clash takes place at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England and kicks off on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tuesday, September 24 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tuesday, September 24 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tuesday, September 24 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tuesday, September 24 | 11:45 a.m. |
Man City vs. Watford lineups, team news
After a hectic last few days, Guardiola may opt for wholesale changes in the squad for the League Cup encounter.
It is unlikely that Kevin De Bruyne, who was out with a groin injury, will return for a clash against a Championship side. News is also awaited on the fitness of Rodri, who picked up injuries during the match against Arsenal.
City could throw some of their U-21's, including the impressive Nico O'Reilly, into the mix.
Man City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Lewis, Stones, Simpson-Pusey, Wilson-Esbrand — Nunes, Wright — O'Reilly, McAtee, Grealish — Foden
Injured: De Bruyne (groin), Bobb (leg), Ake (thigh)
Suspended: None
Watford may have a few troubles at the back as goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann and centre-back Francisco Sierralta came off during the match against Norwich and may not feature at the Etihad Stadium.
With striker Daniel Jebbison cup-tied -- he played for Bournemouth in the second round before moving to Watford -- Vakoun Issouf Bayo could play as the lone striker.
Watrod predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Bond (GK) — Morris, Pollock, Porteous — Andrews, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Sema — Chakvetadze, Baah — Bayo
Injured: - Bachmann, Sierralta, Keben
Suspended: -
Man City vs. Watford Prediction
There is a huge gulf in class between the defending champions Manchester City and Championship outfit Watford.
The hosts are expected to dominate the contest.
- Prediction: Man City 2-0 Watford
League Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, September 24
- Walsall vs. Leicester City (2:45 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Watford (2:45 p.m.)
- Wimbledon vs. Newcastle (2:45 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Barrow (2:45 p.m.)
- Wycombe vs. Aston Villa (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 25
- Arsenal vs. Bolton (2:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. West Ham (3:00 p.m.)
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