Reyna back for City

Claudio Reyna is set to replace midfielder Joey Barton as Manchester City look to enhance their European claims by beating Sunderland on Sunday.

Reyna came though a 60-minute reserve team appearance in midweek after two months on the sidelines with a broken ankle and is set to take over from Barton, who serves a one-match ban after his sending-off at Liverpool.

Antoine Sibierski is a doubt after picking up a knock at Anfield while Andy Cole, (knee) is definitely out.

Provisional squad: James, Weaver, Mills, Sommeil, Dunne, Distin, Thatcher, Jordan, Richards, Ireland, Croft, Musampa, Reyna, Sibierski, Riera, Vassell, Wright-Phillips, Samaras.