MANCHESTER CITY v Stoke: Nigel de Jong returns for Roberto Mancini's opener

24 December 2009 11:36
Nigel de Jong returns from a one-match suspension to face Stoke on Boxing Day - new manager Roberto Mancini's first match in charge.   [LNB]Mancini only took his first training session on Monday following Mark Hughes' controversial sacking after Saturday's victory over Sunderland and has had little time to fully assess the squad.   [LNB] Winging his way back: Nigel de Jong boosts new boss Robert Mancini[LNB]However, defenders Nedum Onuoha (calf) and Joleon Lescott (knee) are definitely out while striker Emmanuel Adebayor and winger Shaun Wright-Phillips (both ankle) and Micah Richards (knee) are all doubtful.   [LNB]Provisional squad: Given, Taylor, Richards, Zabaleta, Toure, Sylvinho, Garrido, Kompany, De Jong Ireland, Barry, Robinho, Petrov, Wright-Phillips, Adebayor, Tevez, Santa Cruz, Weiss.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  

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