Duo fit for Man City

Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman are available for Manchester City’s trip to face Aston Villa on Sunday after recovering from injuries.

McManaman missed last week’s goalless draw with Fulham due to a calf problem and Fowler has recovered from a swelling on his ankle.

Daniel van Buyten is out for the rest of the season with a groin tear but Sylvain Distin has reported fit despite a toe injury.

PROVISIONAL SQUAD: James, Arason, Distin, Dunne, Sun Jihai, Sinclair, Bosvelt, Barton, Reyna, Wright-Phillips, Tarnat, Sibierski, Anelka, Fowler, Macken, Wanchope, Wiekens.