Manchester City have been boosted by the return of midfielder Samir Nasri as they welcome travelling Hull City in the Premier League this afternoon.

Nasri will be part of a midfield including Fernando, Fernandinho and David Silva, while Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero start up top.

Home side Hull have made four changes since their last league match, with Alex Bruce, Robbie Brady, Paul McShane and Sone Aluko all coming into the side.

Steve Bruce will be seeking to use the creative guile of both Ahmed Elmohamady and Gaston Ramirez, who are to provide support for incoming lone frontman Aluko.

Manchester City: Hart; Clichy, Demichelis, Kompany, Zabaleta, Fernando, Fernandinho, Silva, Dzeko, Aguero, Nasri

Hull City: McGregor; Dawson, Bruce, McShane, Meyler, Livermore, Huddlestone, Elmohamady, Ramirez, Brady, Aluko

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