Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has been recalled for the Carling Cup match against Tottenham on Tuesday.

He will replace Andreas Isaksson at Eastlands with City aiming to book a place in the semi-finals.

Elano could also return to the side after a hamstring injury but Stephen Ireland is again ruled out through suspension.

Skipper Robbie Keane completes a three-match suspension for Tottenham and manager Juande Ramos again has to decide between two from three up front.

Jermain Defoe scored Spurs' winner in the league against City nine days ago but was again only a substitute in the win at Portsmouth and has not started for Ramos since the manager's first game in October.

Michael Dawson is again a doubt in defence after missing out at Pompey following a migraine attack that required hospital checks.

The centre-half was released on Saturday, but Ramos was pleased with midfielder Didier Zokora's performance at the back. Impressive substitute Jamie O'Hara, 21, is also liked to be involved.