Manchester United v MANCHESTER CITY: Mario Balotelli could return for derby

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong is doubtful for the derby against Manchester United because of an ankle injury. However defender Micah Richards has recovered from a similar problem and comes into contention at Old Trafford. Italian job? Balotelli (left) will aim to make his comeback against United Striker Mario Balotelli could return after a four-week absence with a knee injury which followed his hat-trick against Aston Villa. Provisional squad: Hart, Given, Zabaleta, Richards, Boateng, K Toure, Kompany, Boyata, Kolarov, Lescott, Wright-Phillips, De Jong, Vieira, Milner, Y Toure, Silva, Barry, Tevez, Dzeko, Balotelli, Jo, Guidetti. CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE