MC: Yaya Toure
Questions were asked last season about whether Toure had the discipline or fitness to play in front of the back four, but Pellegrini may feel that he can get away with it against West Brom. Once summer signing Fabian Delph returns from his hamstring injury [Daily Mail], Toure may be pushed further up the pitch.
MC: Fernandinho
With Toure likely to be pushing forward at every opportunity, Fernandinho will have an important role to play ensuring that his defence is well protected, and picking up Saido Berahino when he drops off.
AMC: David Silva
The Spaniard was one of few City players to maintain their standards during their disappointing 2014-15 season, and will be a huge threat to the Baggies playing in the hole behind a very dangerous lone striker.
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