Sergio Aguero and David Silva have been recalled to the Manchester City starting lineup for tonight's match with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

Micah Richards also takes his place in the side, but Mario Balotelli has been made to settle for a place on the bench.

Visiting Liverpool are without the suspended Luis Suarez, with his place being handed to Andy Carroll.

Man City: Hart; Richards, Kolo Toure, Kompany, Clichy; Yaya Toure, Barry; Milner, Aguero, Silva; Dzeko

Liverpool: Reina; Johnson, Enrique, Agger, Skrtel; Henderson, Downing, Spearing, Adam, Kuyt; Carroll