Dunne set for City return

Richard Dunne is likely to return to Manchester City’s defence for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Fulham.

The Irish international has missed four games with a knee injury but is set for a recall even though his comeback only extends to 45 minutes’ reserve team action.

David Sommeil (fractured cheekbone) is out for six weeks, while Nedum Onuoha (groin) and Claudio Reyna (knee and ankle) are also missing.

Trevor Sinclair and Ben Thatcher have outside chances of being involved after recent knee and ankle problems.

Provisional squad: James, Weaver, Mills, Dunne, Distin, Richards, Jordan, Thatcher, Sun, Croft, Barton, Sinclair, Ireland, Musampa, Hussein, Sibierski, Cole, Vassell, Miller, Fowler, Wright-Phillips.