Robinho could return to the starting line up for Mark Hughes' Man City side, while Chelsea welcome back a number of players who were rested for the Carling Cup Quarter Finals.
With Manchester CIty striker Craig Bellamy suffering from a knee problem, Robinho could start on the left side of midfield.
Also rated doubtful is midfielder Stephen Ireland, who also has a knee injury. Nigel De Jong is the player most likely to replace? Ireland although winger Martin Petrov is back from his own knee problem.
Chelsea will be missing striker Salomon Kalou, who has a thigh injury and will be out for 2-3 weeks. However, left back Ashley Cole is fit again after? a hamstring problem and will start for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Players rested for Chelsea's Carling Cup defeat to Blackburn, including Petr Cech, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien and Didier Drogba will all start against Manchester City.
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