How different Manchester City's modern history might look if they had lost to Stoke in the 2011 FA Cup
final, rather than win 1-0 courtesy of Yaya Touré's goal, bringing them
a first trophy for 35 years and the belief to claim the title 12 months
later. Tony Pulis's Stoke side were unlucky that day at Wembley, but
they will hope for better fortunes on Saturday when Roberto Mancini's
team selection will doubtless have one eye on Tuesday night's league
game at QPR. Samir Nasri (virus) faces a fitness test. Paul Chronnell
Venue Britannia Stadium, Saturday 12.45pm
Referee Howard Webb
Odds Stoke 17-4 Man City 4-5 Draw 11-4
Head to head Stoke 35 Man City 44 Draws 23
Stoke
Subs from Begovic, Nash, Palacios, Owen, Ness, Upson, Kightly, Jerome
Doubtful Shotton, Wilkinson
Injured Delap, Wilson
Manchester City
Subs from Nielsen, Pantilimon, Lescott, Kolarov, Sinclair, Dzeko, Guidetti, Nasri, Balotelli
Doubtful Balotelli, Nasri
Injured Maicon, Richards
Unavailable Razak, K Touré, Y Touré
Match pointers
• Stoke have won seven and drawn two of their past nine home FA Cup matches
• City are unbeaten in their past seven meetings with Stoke in all competitions, winning four times
