Manchester City - West Ham United Premier League 09/28/2009
Man City
Stephen Ireland was admitted to hospital during the week with dizziness. The midfield gun was released on Thursday and will undergo late tests to determine whether or not he'll play a part in this game.
Irishman doesn't pass fit, Michael Johnson has a chance to take his place. Abdominal problems have prevented the young Eastlands product from featuring this term, but he came through a reserves outing on Wednesday and has been named in Hughes' extended squad.
Wrexham's seconds was £17 million man Roque Santa Cruz, who is set to make his first team debut after overcoming a long-term knee problem. Robinho (ankle) and Emmanuel Adeabyor (suspended) are still unavailable.
Team: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Lescott, Bridge, Ireland, Barry, De Jong, Wright-Phillips, Tevez, Bellamy.
West Ham
Zola is sweating on the fitness, Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami could sit out with a back injury sustained against Liverpool last weekend.
Luis Jimenez is in the frame for Monday's game as he works back from a thigh problem.
Guillermo Franco could make his first appearance for his new club. Mexican striker just recently signed on at the Boleyn Ground from Villarreal.
Team: Green, Faubert, Upson, Tomkins, Ilunga, Jimenez, Parker, Noble, Diamanti, Cole, Franco.
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