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Hilario will deputise for Petr Cech in Chelsea's goal after the Czech Republic goalkeeper tore a calf muscle against Inter Milan in midweek. Ashley Cole is a long-term absentee with a broken ankle and Yury Zhirkov has a calf injury. Paulo Ferreira is back in contention after not being registered for the Champions League in midweek but Florent Malouda is expected to continue at left-back. Jose Bosingwa, Michael Essien and Deco (all knee) all remain sidelined. | |||||
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Carlos Tevez is set to return to the Manchester City starting line-up for the trip to Chelsea. Tevez has missed three matches after returning to Argentina following the premature birth of his baby daughter. But with Emmanuel Adebayor suspended for four games, Tevez seems sure to feature. Kolo Toure and Roque Santa Cruz (both knee) are doubts. | |||||