Geovanni set to face Rovers

Manchester City’s Brazilian midfielder Geovanni is expected to shake off a calf injury in time for the Premier League match against Blackburn at Ewood Park on Sunday.

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson looks certain to recall his key players following the midweek Carling Cup victory against Bristol City.

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel could replace Joe Hart between the posts after a bright start to his league career.

Team (from): Schmeichel, Hart, Corluka, Onuoha, Sun, Richards, Dunne, Garrido, Ball, Fernandes, Geovanni, Hamann, Johnson, Ireland, Petrov, Elano, Bianchi, Corradi.