Keegan gets Carling Cup wish

City faced a gruelling spell of 3 games in 6 days with a trip to Poland on Thursday 27 Nov, a league game against Middlesbrough on the Sunday and London beckoned on the Tuesday but the decision gives City another 24 hours respite.

Keegan had threatened to select a weakened side if the tie went ahead on the Tuesday as it would have been too much for his players. However, the tie has been switched and City will continue their pursuit for glory along three avenues.