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Joe Hart will return in goal to replace Costel Pantilimon, whilst Martin Demichelis and Aleks Kolarov are expected to join Pablo Zabaleta and Vincent Kompany in the back four. I’d prefer to see Joleon Lescott and Gael Clichy retain their places after we looked so solid during the victory over Chelsea, but Manuel Pellegrini favours [...]

With this tie, an opportunity for revenge after the recent disappointing loss to Chelsea in the league, coming just three days before the blockbuster meeting with Barcelona, Manuel Pellegrini faces a selection dilemma. Does he send out his strongest side in order to boost confidence and gain momentum following a couple of average results or [...]

Micah Richards is available after sitting out the past couple of matches in order to work on an intensive training schedule and if Manuel Pellegrini decides that Pablo Zabaleta is in need of a rest, the Academy graduate could return on the right of defence. Matija Nastasic suffered a traumatising game against Chelsea and Martin [...]

Sergio Aguero’s injury will force Manuel Pellegrini into making at least one change to the team which so impressively brushed aside Tottenham during the week. Edin Dzeko’s finishing was wayward in London but his overall contribution was excellent and he should be partnered by Alvaro Negredo, the Spaniard now having fully recovered from a slight [...]

Joe Hart will return in goal after missing the past couple of cup matches, whilst Manuel Pellegrini faces a choice between Martin Demichelis, Matija Nastasic and Joleon Lescott to partner Vincent Kompany. Gael Clichy and Aleks Kolarov are battling it out for a place on the left of defence. Javi Garcia and James Milner are [...]