Manuel Pellegrini's men sit six points off the pace in the Premier League as they seek to regain to the title they won in 2011-12.
Last Sunday's defeat against Chelsea was City's third of their league campaign, although they did bounce back with a 2-0 League Cup win over Newcastle United on Wednesday.
They now take on a Norwich side struggling in the relegation zone after three games without a league win.
Chris Hughton's men will have hope of causing City's defence problems on Saturday, with home captain and centre-back Vincent Kompany still on the sidelines because of a thigh injury.
Norwich's injury problems are far more severe as winger Nathan Redmond (thigh) and striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel (ankle) are doubts.
But, despite a high number of prospective absentees, manager Hughton is hopeful of replicating the result that they achieved in May.
"It was a really good occasion and a great performance and result," he said.
"You're always looking for plusses and ways in which the team can be motivated. We know our performances haven't been bad, but we haven't had the points to go with our performances. That's the reality.
"Nobody will deny that it's a tough ask but you've got to go there and be delighted by the challenge, and you've got to be excited by it too."
