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Vincent Kompany hobbled out of training today and sent a shock around City supporters with fears that he wouldn’t be available to face Liverpool but should the Belgian be able to stand on one leg, such is his importance to the side, I would expect him to play. Gael Clichy’s pace and superior defensive nous [...]

Matija Nastasic remains sidelined with a knee injury but Micah Richards is available once again. The only likely change in defence will see Aleks Kolarov replace Gael Clichy, hoping to add a penetrative thrust down the left. Jesus Navas is a tempting 9/1 to grab the opening goal of the game. Vincent Kompany is 25/1 to [...]

Matija Nastasic remains sidelined with a mystery injury and Micah Richards has not made the trip to London,  so the only change to the back four will likely see Aleks Kolarov replace Gael Clichy in the never-ending rotating left-back role. David Silva is a teasing 10/1 to open the scoring, with Fernandinho a tempting 14/1 [...]

Vincent Kompany will return after suspension to partner Martin Demichelis at the heart of defence, with Gael Clichy likely to step in for Aleks Kolarov on the left of the back four. James Milner performed superbly against Fulham at the weekend but his place on the right of an attacking trio is expected to go [...]

Tuesday’s encounter with Manchester United will surely influence selection for Saturday. Fulham are the visitors to the Etihad Stadium and although players and staff will no doubt proffer sentiments in public about this game being the priority, Manuel Pellegrini will surely have more than half an eye on his team for the derby. To that extent, [...]