Manchester City defender Micah Richards will sit out the match against after being pencilled in to return from a knee injury.

Goalkeeper Joe Hart has returned to training after suffering a knock in the victory at Sunderland and is expected to play against the FA Cup finalists.

Daniel Sturridge is doubtful with a knee problem while Nedum Onuoha remains sidelined because of a dislocated shoulder.

Lassana Diarra, Milan Baros and John Utaka all return from injury for Portsmouth's Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

Manager Harry Redknapp is likely to recall on-loan Baros as Jermain Defoe's partner up front, while at the back Glen Johnson is expected to recover in time from a bug that has restricted his training this week.

Redknapp is also looking to rest Niko Kranjcar after a busy spell for the Croatia midfielder.