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Elaiquim Mangala’s power in the air, even if he remains uncertain positionally, may get him the nod over Martin Demichelis as Manuel Pellegrini looks to shuffle things around in a bid to rediscover winning ways. Gael Clichy’s impressive recent form should keep him in the side ahead of Aleks Kolarov. Sergio Aguero is 5/1 and [...]

Despite his excellent display against Chelsea, in which his determined defending was paramount in limiting Eden Hazard’s involvement, Bacary Sagna is expected to drop to the bench with Pablo Zabaleta replacing him in the side. Eliaquim Mangala will hope to dislodge Martin Demichelis, whilst Aleks Kolarov is likely to get the nod on the left [...]

Manuel Pellegrini faces a selection dilemma at the heart of his defence, with Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala vying for a place alongside Vincent Kompany. Mangala was superb against Chelsea on his debut, but his form has taken a decidedly downward turn since that encounter, while Demichelis has been City’s form defender this season. Gael [...]

Vincent Kompany is set to return to the heart of defence after missing the past few weeks with injury. The only real selection dilemma for Manuel Pellegrini is who partners City’s formidable captain. Martin Demichelis has been the Blues’ best defender this season and his reading of the game against Arsenal’s movement and interplay would [...]

After sitting out the past two matches, Joe Hart will return in goal in place of Willy Caballero. Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis and Gael Clichy are all expected to step back in to the side following the FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday, with Vincent Kompany a possibility in defence after recovering from injury. Whether [...]