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Striker available for Potters test
Manchester City, 13:19, November 26, 2010 , | 1 Comment
Mario Balotelli may have to settle for a place on the bench against Stoke but Pablo Zabaleta is suspended for Saturday's trip.
The Italian striker has served a three-match ban but boss Roberto Mancini may be keen to stick with the same side that destroyed Fulham 4-1 last weekend in what was probably City's most impressive performance of the campaign so far.
Carlos Tevez and Jo began up front against the Cottagers and they may get the nod again although such is the size of City's squad, changes could also be made with James Milner, Andy Johnson and Emmanuel Adebayor all among those hoping for starts.
Zabaleta will serve a one-match ban after picking up five bookings so Wayne Bridge, Micah Richards or Dedryck Boyata are on stand-by to come in as City aim to keep pace with the leaders following last weekend's fine win.
Wayne Bridge is a left back. Dedryck Boyata is a centre back. Micah Richards ill be on the bench. Boateng will be right back.