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League Cup | Round Three
Sep 25, 2012 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Team News: Roberto Mancini makes eleven changes

Team News: Mancini makes eleven changes
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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini makes 11 changes for the visit of Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup third round.

Roberto Mancini has named a completely fresh lineup for Manchester City's Capital One Cup tie against Aston Villa this evening.

Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli form the hosts' strike pairing, while there is a senior debut for 18-year-old playmaker Denis Suarez.

Summer signing Jack Rodwell is handed a start in midfield alongside Gareth Barry, who makes his first domestic appearance of the season.

Meanwhile, Villa manager Paul Lambert has also made changes, naming an attacking side for the trip to the Etihad Stadium.

Shay Given is restored in goal after sitting out recent Premier League matches, while pacey duo Charles N'Zogbia and Gabby Agbonlahor are also recalled.

Man City: Pantilimon, Milner, K. Toure, Nastasic, Kolorov; Barry, Rodwell, Razak, Suarez; Tevez, Balotelli

Aston Villa: Given, Lowton, Vlaar, Clark, Bennett; El Ahmadi, Delph, N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor; Weimann, Benteke

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