Sylvinho still struggling for City

Manchester City full-back Sylvinho is struggling to make the Barclays Premier League match against Birmingham on Sunday.

The Brazilian suffered a calf injury in the 6-1 victory against Burnley at the weekend. Micah Richards is also doubtful with a knee problem.

Pablo Zabaleta remains sidelined through suspension while Stephen Ireland has an ankle injury and misses out.

Team (from): Given, Nielsen, Richards, Zabaleta, Toure, Boyata, Kompany, Garrido, Sylvinho, Onuoha, Wright-Phillips, Bellamy, Barry, Vieira, De Jong, Johnson, Tevez, Adebayor, Santa Cruz, Ibrahim.