Forward thinking for Mancini

With skipper Carlos Tevez ruled out by a hamstring injury, Mancini must decide whether to include Mario Balotelli, Edin Dzeko or both for the mouthwatering clash.

Micah Richards returns after three weeks out with his own hamstring problem while David Silva and Nigel de Jong will be included after failing to make the starting line-up for Monday's defeat at Liverpool.

Source: PA

Source: PA