Samir Nasri has been handed a start for Manchester City's home match against Arsenal this afternoon.

Mario Balotelli has also come into the team, while Kolo Toure will play alongside Vincent Kompany in central defence.

For visiting Arsenal Theo Walcott and Gervinho will provide the support to striker Robin van Persie.

Man City: Hart; Richards, Zabaleta, Kompany, Kolo Toure; Barry, Yaya Toure, Nasri, Silva; Aguero, Balotelli.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Gervinho; Van Persie.