Manchester City v Stoke City: match preview

This visit of Stoke City is the last league game for Manchester City until 15 March due to the League Cup final, an FA Cup sixth-round and the international break so Manuel Pellegrini is keen for his side to sign off with a win. Despite the midweek loss to Barcelona in the Champions League, Pellegrini is confident his players will not be affected so Stoke may be in for a torrid time at the Etihad, where only Chelsea have taken any points from the home side. Jamie JacksonKick-off Saturday 3pm Venue Etihad StadiumLast season Man City 3 Stoke 0Referee C FoyThis season G16, Y39, R3, 2.8 cards per gameOdds H 1-5 A 18-1 D 7-1

Manchester City v Stoke: probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Photograph: Graphic

Manchester CitySubs from Pantilimon, Clichy, Richards, Jovetic, Lescott, Rodwell,Boyata, Milner, Navas, GarcîaDoubtful NoneInjured Agüero (hamstring, Mar), Nastasic (knee, Mar)Suspended NoneForm DLWWWWDiscipline Y46 R0Leading scorer Agüero 15Stoke CitySubs from Sorensen, Muniesa, Shotton, Palacios, Ireland, Nzonzi, Etherington, WilkinsonDoubtful Etherington (calf), Wilkinson (ankle)Injured Assaidi (knee, unknown), Huth (knee, unknown)Suspended NoneForm DDWLLLDiscipline Y57 R3Leading scorers Adam, Crouch 6

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