Confirmed MAN CITY Team: Kolarov, Pizarro, A. Johnson, Aguero, Balotelli START!

Here is the side that Roberto Mancini has selected for today’s match against Sporting Lisbon. Aleks Kolarov gets the nod over Gael Clichy in defence, with David Pizarro give only his second start in midfield. Adam Johnson, Mario Balotelli, Sergio Aguero and David Silva form an attacking front quartet, whilst there is a place on the bench for youngster Joan Roman, who was rumoured to be on his way to Crystal Palace.

Subs: Pantilimon, Clichy, De Jong, Milner, Nasri, Joan Roman, Dzeko