Date: Saturday, 31 August Venue: Etihad Stadium Kick-off: 12:45 BST Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will be hoping for a response against Hull following last weekend's shock defeat to Cardiff City.
Team News
Manchester City may again have to rely on midfielder Javi Garcia to fill in at centre-back with Matija Nastasic doubtful for Saturday afternoon's visit of Hull City. Spanish forward Alvaro Negredo is in contention to start however following his goal against Cardiff last weekend, and is set to join either Edin Dzeko or Sergio Aguero up front. Hull will be without suspended striker Yannick Sagbo following his red card against Norwich, with Danny Graham set to replace him. New signings Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore are expected to continue in midfield following their arrivals from Tottenham Hotspur.
Key Stats
City and Hull have met four times in the Premier League - each club has won once each, while there have been two draws. Hull haven't beaten their hosts away since their 2-1 win at Maine Road in the fifth round of the FA Cup - in 1930. The biggest victory either club has achieved over the other was a 5-1 win by Manchester City in the Premier League on Boxing Day in 2008. (BBC)
Likely Line-Ups
Manchester City Hart, Zabaleta, Garcia, Lescott, Clichy, Silva, Toure, Fernandinho, Nasri, Aguero, Negredo Hull City McGregor, Elmohamady, Davies, Chester, Figueroa, Aluko, Huddlestone, Koren, Livermore, Brady, Graham Now click "Next" for our Match Preview
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