Ederson is in contention for a starting place in Wednesday’s Champions League game away at Feyenoord, despite the head injury he suffered in the win over Liverpool on Saturday.

The City goalkeeper was taken off just before half time in the game against the Merseysiders after Sadio Mane’s boot connected with his head and left him needing stitches - but Pep Guardiola confirmed on Tuesday that the Brazilian, who has been training with protective headwear, could start the game in Rotterdam,

However, the match at the De Kuip has come too soon for his captain, Vincent Kompany, who remains sidelined with a calf injury he suffered on international duty with Belgium.

"Ederson is here, VIncent is in Manchester,” he said.

“Vincent is much better. I don't know when, but he'll be back soon.

"Ederson is here, he's got protection. I have to speak with him tomorrow.

"I think all the players have a professional level, a high level, amazing character to play. When they are fit, they want to play.

"We'll see about Vincent in the next weeks, but hopefully he'll soon be fighting with his team-mates to play.”

City’s impressive start to the new season, which has seen them take 10 points from a possible 12, has seen them described as favourites for the Premier League title by a number of pundits.

They are now unbeaten in 12 matches stretching back to last season - their longest unbeaten run since Guardiola took charge over a year ago.

However, asked if he felt his side were capable of winning the Champions League this season, Guardiola refused to get carried away.

"Tomorrow we play our first game in the group stage,” he said.

“We fought a lot to be there. The gap was so close between Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and us.

“We fought a lot. We start our road. I know how complicated it is.

“I know from my experience it is.

"Hopefully, they can enjoy being here. We are starting against Rotterdam in a country that appreciates and loves football.

"We are not dreaming - when you’re in that position it's better to be calm. When you arrive in the last stages you say the dream is close but now it's far away.”