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Joe Hart will return in place of Costel Pantilimon, whilst Vincent Kompany is expected to have recovered from his calf strain and should partner Matija Nastasic in the heart of defence. After sitting out the comfortable FA Cup victory over Leeds, Gael Clichy is likely to start ahead of Aleks Kolarov. Paddy Power are offering new customers [...]

Costel Pantilimon looks set to replace Joe Hart in goal although that is no reflection on the England man’s blooper in the league last weekend, rather it reflects Roberto Mancini’s desire to give our second-choice ‘keeper some game time. Vincent Kompany is doubtful for this fixture as the manager feels it’s not worth taking a [...]

Micah Richards is still sidelined with injury but otherwise, with the Touré brothers returning from the African Cup of Nations and Vincent Kompany having seemingly recovered quicker than expected, Roberto Mancini has a fully fit squad to select from. Th availability of Kolo Touré means that Kompany’s immediate return may not be risked, with the [...]

Here is the side that Roberto Mancini has selected for today’s encounter with Liverpool. Subs: Pantilimon, Maicon, Kolarov, Rodwell, Sinclair, Nasri, Tévez Paddy Power are offering new customers a FREE £25 bet! They have plenty of specials for City’s fixture against Liverpool, with Matija Nastasic to score the first goal tempting at 33/1. Samir Nasri [...]

Micah Richards and Vincent Kompany are still sidelined with injury, but Matija Nastasic is available once again and looks set to partner Joleon Lescott in central-defence, despite Roberto Mancini’s hesitance to field two left-footers together. Maicon could feature on the bench, whilst Nastasic’s return should see Javi Garcia move forward into midfield alongside Gareth Barry. [...]