Corluka to replace banned Dunne for City

Manchester City defender Richard Dunne will miss the Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday as he is suspended.

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has indicated that Vedran Corluka will partner Micah Richards in Dunne’s absence with Nedum Onuoha likely to return at right-back.

Brazilian midfielder Geovanni is expected to be available after returning to training following a calf injury.

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