It is the second time that Pep Guardiola’s side have benefitted from the changes after Antoine Semenyo played in both legs of the EFL Cup semi-final against Newcastle United following his £65m move from Bournemouth, when he previously would have been cup-tied.
City are not the only beneficiaries, with Leeds now able to field Facundo Buonanotte after he completed a loan move from Brighton.
The Argentine, who was loaned to Chelsea during the first half of the season, started in the Blues’ FA Cup third-round victory against Charlton Athletic.
Chelsea themselves will be able to call upon January recruit Yisa Alao, who featured for previous club Sheffield Wednesday in their FA Cup defeat against Brentford.
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