MANCHESTER CITY
 HartZabaleta, Lescott, Kompany, Clichy Nasri, Yaya Toure, Milner, Silva Balotelli, Tevez |
QPR
GreenFabio, Ferdinand, Onuoha, Traore
Taarabt, Diakite, Granero, Park, Hoilett
Cisse
GreenFabio, Ferdinand, Onuoha, Traore
Taarabt, Diakite, Granero, Park, Hoilett
Cisse
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will once again be without Sergio Aguero (knee) after his injury in the opening game of the season, so Mario Balotelli is expected to feature in his absence.
Meanwhile, Micah Richards (foot) also remains sidelined but we could see Joleon Lescott back in the side after he sat out City's draw against Liverpool.
With Gareth Barry also set to miss out again (hernia), James Milner and Jack Rodwell are vying to partner Yaya Toure in the centre of City's midfield.
Mark Hughes has no injury concerns heading to the Etihad Stadium.
With Gareth Barry also set to miss out again (hernia), James Milner and Jack Rodwell are vying to partner Yaya Toure in the centre of City's midfield.
Mark Hughes has no injury concerns heading to the Etihad Stadium.
Bobby Zamora is expected to overcome a head injury to partner Djibril Cisse up front, with former Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar being handed QPR debut after completing his move earlier in the week.
Fellow new signing Estaban Granero could also be handed a starting berth after arriving from Real Madrid on Thursday, with Mark Hughes revealing he has received international clearance for the player to take part in Manchester.
TOTTENHAM
 FriedelWalker, Gallas, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto Sandro, Dembele Lennon, Sigurdsson, Bale Adebayor |
NORWICH
 RuddyMartin, Barnett, Bassong, Garrido Snodgrass, Howson, Johnson, Pilkington Hoolahan Holt |
Younes Kaboul faces up to four months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a knee injury sustained at the end of last season, so William Gallas and Jan Vertonghen are likely to continue their partnership in defence.
New signing Mousa Dembele could start in place of Jake Livermore in central midfield, while Scott Parker (Achilles) is still a couple of weeks away from a return to training. Giovani dos Santos (calf) remains unavailable.
Emmanuel Adebayor looks set to make his first start for Tottenham since returning to the club, and Gylfi Sigurdsson may be selected ahead of Rafael van der Vaart, with the Dutchman flirting with a return to Hamburg.
Chris Hughton rested a number of key players for the Canaries’ clash with Scunthorpe United in the League Cup on Tuesday night, while Elliot Ward (ankle), Steven Whittaker (ankle) and Elliot Bennett (knee) are all doubts.
Wes Hoolahan could be handed his first start in the league this season behind Grant Holt, though a spot on the bench will have to suffice for new signing Mark Bunn.
Sebastien Bassong should start in central defence for Norwich, marking an almost immediate return to the club he left just weeks ago. Leon Barnett is likely partner the Cameroonian, with Michael Turner on the bench.
Emmanuel Adebayor looks set to make his first start for Tottenham since returning to the club, and Gylfi Sigurdsson may be selected ahead of Rafael van der Vaart, with the Dutchman flirting with a return to Hamburg.
Chris Hughton rested a number of key players for the Canaries’ clash with Scunthorpe United in the League Cup on Tuesday night, while Elliot Ward (ankle), Steven Whittaker (ankle) and Elliot Bennett (knee) are all doubts.
Wes Hoolahan could be handed his first start in the league this season behind Grant Holt, though a spot on the bench will have to suffice for new signing Mark Bunn.
Sebastien Bassong should start in central defence for Norwich, marking an almost immediate return to the club he left just weeks ago. Leon Barnett is likely partner the Cameroonian, with Michael Turner on the bench.
Source: Goal.com
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