Eriksson keeps the faith

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has decided to stick with the side that defeated Manchester United for tonight's showdown between the potential European contenders.

That means there is no place in the team for either Elano or Vedran Corluka at Eastlands.

Although the pair have been key players since the start of the season, they have to settle for a place on the bench.

Former Portsmouth striker Benjani Mwaruwari makes his home debut after scoring at Old Trafford

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Everton show three changes to the side that thumped Brann Bergen in the UEFA Cup.

Tony Hibbert, Leon Osman and Joseph Yobo replace Andrew Johnson, Mikel Arteta and Nuno Valente.