Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is facing a defensive headache ahead of the Barclays Premier League match against Fulham on Saturday.

Skipper Richard Dunne could be ruled out at Eastlands after suffering a hamstring injury in the victory over Portsmouth.

With Micah Richards (knee) and Nedum Onuoha (shoulder) already sidelined through injury, Shaleum Logan has been recalled from League Two Stockport.

Sun Jihai is set to return to the squad after missing the Portsmouth match through illness.

Fulham striker Jari Litmanen has sustained an ear injury and will miss the clash.

Litmanen, who had just recovered from a groin problem, was struck by the ball in training and is out for another week.

Goalkeeper Antti Niemi has trained all week after completing rehabilitation from a shoulder injury but Kasey Keller will continue in goal.