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Pablo Zabaleta will return to the side after being rested for the nervy victory over Crystal Palace, whilst Gael Clichy and Aleks Kolarov are competing for a place on the left of defence. Away from home, and against an accomplished passing side, Manuel Pellegrini may well be tempted to include Javi Garcia in a holding [...]

Pablo Zabaleta trained with the squad on Christmas Eve and could be a surprise inclusion in the side if Manuel Pellegrini feels the Argentine’s hamstring strain has recovered in time. If not, then Gael Clichy is likely to continue on the right of defence despite his struggles against Fulham. A personal preference would be to [...]

Heading into a busy festive period, confidence is high after a string of victories and some thrilling performances. Manuel Pellegrini faces a selection dilemma in goal with Joe Hart competing with Costel Pantilimon for the nod. The Romanian’s handling and command of his area was iffy against Arsenal and that could hand the England number [...]

Changes aplenty are expected for this Capital One Cup encounter. Joe Hart is likely to return in goal and a solid performance from him, after Costel Pantilimon’s shaky handling against Arsenal, could pave the way for a return to the side when the Premier League returns at the weekend. In defence, Micah Richards’s absence means [...]

After the sensational victory against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, belief and confidence should be high heading into this mouthwatering fixture with Arsenal. Joe Hart is expected to drop down to the bench again, with Costel Pantilimon returning in goal, whilst Gael Clichy faces a battle to be fit on the left of the [...]