Month out for keeper

Man City keeper Joe Hart is set to miss a month with an ankle injury, which includes the derby clash with United on November 30.

Hart was forced off during the 2-2 draw with Hull at the KC Stadium on Sunday and as well as being sidelined for the Eastlands encounter with the Red Devils, he could also sit out three UEFA Cup games plus three further Premier League matches.

Boss Mark Hughes said: "He'll have to be seen by our medical people when he gets back, but he's likely to be out for a minimum of three to four weeks.

"He's obviously out of the England squad (to face Germany in Berlin on Wednesday), which is a blow to him, but most importantly it's a blow to us because we have some key games coming up.

"He's gone over on his ankle initially trying to stop the goal and the lad (Daniel Cousin) has actually fallen on his leg as he went over on his ankle. It's compromised him greatly, and it will definitely be three or four weeks I think."