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Willy Caballero will continue in goal after stepping in for the clash with Sunderland. Bacary Sagna and Aleks Kolarov will likely be stationed in the fullback positions with Dedryck Boyata partnering either Martin Demichelis or Eliaquim Mangala in the heart of defence. Fancy City to win 3-1? Paddy Power offer that result at the tempting [...]

Vincent Kompany is still sidelined with injury, so the only selection dilemma for Manuel Pellegrini at the back is whether to opt for Gael Clichy or Aleks Kolarov on the left of defence. Jesus Navas has been a striking form recently and he is a tempting 10/1 to score the opening goal against Sunderland. Yaya [...]

Pablo Zabaleta and Aleks Kolarov are expected to replace Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy as fullbacks, whilst Manuel Pellegrini has claimed that Vincent Kompany is a contender to be named in the side having recovered from his latest muscle injury. That said, it would be foolish in the extreme to rush our captain back so [...]

Two games in the space of just three days is sure to have an impact upon Manuel Pellegrini’s team selection for this encounter. Whilst it is likely that all four fullbacks will feature of the festive period, the injuries that currently affect the squad leave little room for manoeuvre elsewhere. In defence, Pablo Zabaleta and [...]

Pablo Zabaleta has bounced back into form over the past handful of games and he is set to keep Bacary Sagna waiting for another opportunity. Vincent Kompany is expected to be fit for this encounter, meaning a tough choice for Manuel Pellegrini to make between dropping Martin Demichelis or Eliaquim Mangala. Aleks Kolarov may not [...]