Manchester City switch attentions from their domestic campaign to a Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday.
The two sides are expected to field strong teams with Sporting likely to start former Liverpool full-back Emiliano Insua as well as 23-year-old striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
As for Manchester City, Sergio Aguero and David Silva were rested for City's 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers at the weekend, which indicates that they could feature in Portugal.
With Micah Richards and Pablo Zabaleta doubtful for the European contest, Kolo Toure could get a start under Roberto Mancini.
Current form:
Sporting Lisbon: LDWWWL
Manchester City: WWWWWW
Possible lineups:
Sporting Lisbon: Patricio; Pereira, Polga, Rodriguez, Insua; Carrico, Schaars, Fernandez, Izmailov; Wolfswinkel, Carrillo
Manchester City: Hart; Kolo, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; De Jong, Barry, Yaya, Silva; Dzeko, Aguero
Sports Mole says: 1-2
Danielle Joynson
