Marseille v Man City LIVE commentary and team news: Latest from Champions League clash as Sergio Aguero is ruled out

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Manchester City take on Marseille in the Champions League tonight as they look to build on their opening Group C win.

City, who drew at West Ham on Saturday, came from behind to beat Porto 3-1 last week.

Man City beat Porto in their Champions League opener last weekAFP or licensors

They now face another quick turnaround for their trip to the south of France.

Marseille, who are fourth in Ligue 1 this term, lost their European opener at Olympiakos.

With the Greeks travelling to the Etihad next week, City will be looking to take charge of their group with a win over Marseille.

And talkSPORT will have all the action from the Mediterranean live.

Marseille v Man City: How to listen

This Group C tie will get under way at 8pm on Tuesday, October 27.

Full coverage from Stade Velodrome will be live on talkSPORT, with our coverage starting at 7pm.

Hugh Woozencroft will be your host before commentary from Joe Shennan and Stuart Pearce.

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Marseille v Man City: Team news

Marseille have a fully fit squad for the visit of City. Dimitri Payet is currently serving a domestic ban but will be available in Europe.

Boubacar Kamara, who was linked with moving to the Premier League over the summer, looks set to return to the fold after being rested.

City have a host of injury problems with Sergio Aguero out for another month after suffering a muscular injury in Saturday’s draw at West Ham.

Gabriel Jesus, Fernandinho and Benjamin Mendy are also out while Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake are doubtful.

But Kevin De Bruyne looks set to return to the starting line-up having overcome his recent injury and making a substitute appearance at the weekend.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City will be looking to win in France tonightAFP or licensors

Marseille v Man City: What has been said?

Man City boss Pep Guardiola admits his side’s hectic schedule is taking its toll on his squad ahead of their trip to France.

He said “It is too much. We demand something they cannot afford.

“It is not difficult to understand. We stopped last season, came back and then after two weeks, came back.

“I try to demand everything from my players but there is a limit. We can compete in one or two competitions – no problem – but it is every three days.

“We played a tough game against Porto and came back here.

“Even with that, we played to win the game [against West Ham] except for 10-15 mins of the first half.

“The players made an incredible effort. We created chances to win the game and at the end, we could not do it. They tried and made absolutely everything on the pitch.

“We have Champions League and the Carabao Cup. We didn’t have enough in our legs to do it.

“It is difficult to predict the future. We will see what happens next time. Every season is a challenge – every game is.

“The world is different right now – not just for us, for everyone. Now, the players recover for Tuesday and we continue.”

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