Roberto Mancini is likely to make several changes from the rotated side
that beat Leeds 4-0 in the FA Cup as regulars Joe Hart, Gael Clichy and
Edin Dzeko are all likely to replace Costil Pantilimon, Aleksandar
Kolarov and Carlos Tevez.
The home side could also receive a
much-needed boost with captain Vincent Kompany currently striving to
return from a calf injury in time for the game. If he passes a late
fitness test he should return in place of Kolo Toure.
Gareth Barry (knock), however, remains doubtful while Micah Richards (knee) will definitely not feature.
Rafa
Benitez is also set to make a variety of changes from the side that
drew against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, as Frank
Lampard, Branislav Ivanovic and Ashley Cole, all rested in that game,
should return at the expense of John Obi Mikel, John Terry and Ryan
Bertrand.
Eden Hazard, following his late tie- winning contribution
in Thursday's game, should also come back into the starting line-up,
with Oscar likely to be the man that drops to the bench.
Demba Ba
should also, once again, come in for Fernando Torres to lead the line
after missing out on the Europa League tie, having already featured in
the competition for Newcastle.
Time- 2:30pm
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