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Manchester City welcome rivals Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium for what could prove to be a title-deciding game.
Victory for Roberto Mancini’s men will move them top of the league on goal difference, but if Sir Alex Ferguson’s side can avoid defeat they will maintain their three-point lead heading in to the last two games of the season.
However, should United run out winners
tonight they would only need one more point from their last two fixtures
to secure title number 20.
Man Utd will be looking to avenge the
humiliating 6-1 defeat at the hands of City in the reverse fixture at
Old Trafford, but go into the game off the back of last weeks 4-4 draw
with Everton. The Toffees scored two late goals to rescue a point and
give City a huge boost going in tonights game.
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City are able to welcome back Micah
Richards after the defender recovered from injury in time to make the
squad. Controversial striker Mario Balotteli is also in contention after
completing his three-match suspension.
However, the Italian may have to settle
for a place on the bench with Roberto Mancini expected to continue with
Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero up top.
Fergie is sweating on the fitness of
Nani and Jonny Evans, who are both doubts for the game, but it’s
expected the duo will be fit for the game.
Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are in
contention for a recall in place of Rafael da Silva at right back. Long
term injury victims Nemanja Vidic, Darren Fletcher and Anderson all
remain on the sidelines.
via::football talk