City boosted for Hull clash

Robinho returns to the squad for the first time since August as he pushes to feature against Hull City.

The Brazil international has been out with a stress fracture to his ankle but should make the bench as the Blues look to end a run of six straight draws in the Premier League.

Winger Martin Petrov is still out with knee trouble while Carlos Tevez could replace Stephen Ireland after starting in the bench at Liverpool.

Hull welcome midfielder Jimmy Bullard back into their squad after he was rested for the Everton win on Wednesday night at the KC Stadium.