Grealish’s time with Everton is a simple loan from Manchester City and, according to Premier League rules, loan players are not permitted to face their parent clubs. It means Grealish will have to watch Saturday’s game from the stands before hopefully returning to the lineup next weekend when Everton host Tottenham Hotspur.

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One of this season's Premier League star players, Everton's Jack Grealish, will be unable to face Manchester City, meaning David Moyes has lineup decisions to make.

Man City are back on the continental scene in midweek, as they travel to Spain to face a deceptively good Villarreal side. Marcelino’s Yellow Submarine are third in La Liga and earned their first Champions League point thanks to Renato Veiga’s late header against Juventus on Matchweek 2.

After a long and at times tortuous international break, Everton are back. The two-week gap between fixtures has often brought a blissful sense of relief in recent years, thanks to the team’s struggles.

Manchester City will be without key midfielder Rodri for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton. The Ballon d'Or winner limped out of City's victory over Brentford in their last match before the international break after just 21 minutes with a thigh injury.

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