Manchester City defender Micah Richards could make his debut from the season from the Capital Single serving third-round tie against Wigan. Richards has missed the start of the summer season with hamstring trouble but was an unused substitute in the weekend derby win against Man utd.
Midfielder Jack Rodwell missed that game with a knock and can be doubtful while playmaker David Silva (thigh) and defender Gael Clichy (thigh) continue being assessed. Changes are probable with the likes of Joleon Lescott, James Milner and Stevan Jovetic pushing for places.
City complete a quick resume action from the Latics, have been their conquerors in last season's FA Cup final. Much has changed because the Wembley clash in May with both clubs having changed managers and City having spent more(a) B£90million on new players while Wigan were relegated towards the Championship.
Richards didn't play inside the cup final but sees the latest tie just as one possibility to put its memory firmly during the past. Meanwhile, Owen Coyle claims there will be no bluffing from him when he selects a Wigan XI with the third amount of time in six days.
Victory inside FA Cup ensured Latics' qualification to the Europa League, their single experience with a significant continental tournament, which somewhat eased the pain of relegation from your Premier League just three days later. Coyle therefore knew that when he took the reins in the DW Stadium come july 1st however ought to negotiate a demanding fixture list.
Last Thursday a Wigan team featuring seven changes were in Belgium where they drew 0-0 with Zulte Waregem and, with Coyle then opting to create in four fresh faces for Sunday's 2-0 conquer Ipswich, the previous Bolton boss suggests he's got been left with little choice but to shuffle his pack once more against City.
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