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Villans return for City striker
Manchester City, 12:16, October 5, 2009 ,
Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor returns from a three-game ban at Aston Villa but Robinho is still out.
Adebayor has completed his suspension for violent conduct against Arsenal and should lead the line at Villa Park, with Brazilian Robinho still troubled by an ankle problem.
Robinho is joined in the sidelines by Benjani (hip), Vincent Kompany (toe) and Nedum Onuoha (thigh).
Former Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz made his debut last Monday and is in line for another run-out.
City will come up against former captain Richard Dunne who joined Villa during the last transfer window while Gareth Barry makes his first return to the Midlands outfit.