Slav faces a Payet poser

Manu Lanzi will definitely be part of the squad for tomorrow afternoon’s clash with Manchester City but there remain doubts surrounding Dimi Payet’s fitness.

Lanzini may feature from the start but given the manager’s care with returning players more likely as a sub with Gokhan Tore possibly the one to be subbed or dropped depending on the Bilic decision.

But CandH understands Slaven will make a decision on Payet just before kick off – although there remain doubts about the French midfielder’s involvement.

Mark Noble will return in a likely midfield involving Pedro Obiang, Cheik Kouyate, Michail Antonio and Tore or Lanzini.

Reece Burke will make way for Arthur Masuaku at left back who looks set to line up alongside Byram, Ogbonna and Reid.

The striker’s position is a real problem and it again looks likely the boss will be forced into using the so far ineffective Enner Valencia and/or Jonathon Calleri.