City could be unchanged

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini could be tempted to name an unchanged line-up against Blackburn on Monday at Ewood Park. Italian striker Mario Balotelli looks set to retain his place following the FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester United as Carlos Tevez has a hamstring injury. With defender Micah Richards also absent with a similar problem, Pablo Zabaleta is set to stay in the team following the Wembley triumph.

Source: PA