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Friday's newspapers look ahead to Everton's trip to the Etihad to tackle league leaders Manchester City.
Ronald Koeman features as he discusses the challenge of inflicting a first home defeat on his former Barcelona teammate Pep Guardiola.
The Express report influential playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could return from injury for the 3pm kick-off, while in his Liverpool Echo column, former Blues captain Kevin Ratcliffe ponders how John Stones will fare against the Toffees following his summer move.