Torres seemed sharper today he'll probably get his start. Mascherano may start instead of Poulsen if not sold yet.

City will have a more attacking outlook than against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Isn't Cole suspended? I would expect Lucas and Mascherano to start in the middle, with Gerrard off Torres up front, Jovanovic and Kuyt either side.

Ballotelli in the FW-Wing