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Man City 1 West Brom 0

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini may opt to shuffle his pack for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City playmaker David Silva has not yet been ruled out of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley.

Everton have made two changes following their dismal FA Cup quarter-final loss to Wigan with Republic of Ireland international Darron Gibson and Victor Anichebe replacing the benched Phil Neville and Nikica Jelavic.

Manchester City 5 Barnsley 0

Manchester City are still to decide whether to appeal against forward Samir Nasri’s sending-off at Norwich on Saturday.

Midfielder Samir Nasri (hamstring) could return for Manchester City’s Barclays Premier League trip to Norwich and defender Gael Clichy has also recovered from a knock.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany (groin) could return for the Premier League trip to Sunderland on St Stephen's Day after being kept on the bench as a precaution last weekend.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will miss the champions’ Premier League clash with Reading this weekend after suffering from a virus.

Striker Mario Balotelli was conspicuous by his absence at Newcastle as Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini looked for a reaction to their derby day defeat.

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is a major doubt for tomorrow’s trip to Newcastle.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner (hamstring) and defender Joleon Lescott (back) are back in contention for the champions’ Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

David Silva has returned after a five-match absence with a hamstring injury for Manchester City as they prepare to face Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium today.

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has recovered from a hamstring injury and is available to play at Fulham tomorrow.

Manchester City 2 Aston Villa 4

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could make his return in tomorrow’s Champions League Group D match at Real Madrid after a month out with a knee injury.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could return from a knee injury as the champions visit Stoke in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday.

It is a sign that Manchester City have arrived among the true elite of the European game that not only was the Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho sat in the directors’ box for the latest Etihad outing but also that merely winning is no longer sufficient for the Premier League champions.

Mario Balotelli made his first start for Manchester City since April as the Barclays Premier League champions made five changes at Liverpool this afternoon.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart misses this afternoon’s Community Shield encounter with FA Cup winners Chelsea at Villa Park.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany should return for the Premier League leaders’ trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Manchester City are again without suspended striker Mario Balotelli for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

On a night when a man handcuffed himself to a goalpost in protest at an airline, Roberto Mancini’s title challenge hit turbulence at a venue that continues to provide Manchester City with so many crash landings.

Manchester City welcomed back captain Vincent Kompany for tonight’s Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.

Manchester City hope to have captain Vincent Kompany available for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool after appealing against his impending suspension.

Manchester United dramatically included Paul Scholes among their substitutes for today’s FA Cup third-round tie against holders and rivals Manchester City.

IT IS DOUBTFUL Sheikh Mansour had nights of glory in the Carling Cup in mind when he sanctioned Manchester City’s lavish spending spree. Yet trophies possess a certain lustre, and City’s wealth of talent are well aware they are capable of winning any competition they put their mind to.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is planning wholesale changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup quarter-final at Arsenal.

Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out of Manchester City’s Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Wolves tomorrow.

Owen Hargreaves is in line to make his Manchester City debut in the Carling Cup third round against Birmingham.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner has been ruled out of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini could be tempted to recall Edin Dzeko to the team against West Ham on Sunday at Eastlands.

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta returns to the squad against Liverpool on Monday after compassionate leave.

Defenders Micah Richards and Jerome Boateng will both be missing as Manchester City resume their quest for a Champions League spot against Sunderland at Eastlands on Sunday.

James Milner is Manchester City’s major injury concern ahead of their FA Cup fourth round replay with Notts County at Eastlands on Sunday.

Afghan security forces attacked a group of suspected Taliban rebels after they crossed the border from neighbouring Pakistan and killed at least 15 of them, an army commander said today.