Just eight days after their premier league meeting in which manchester won 3 goals to nil, Manchester city and Liverpool face up against each other to contest the first leg of the carling cup semi final at eastlands tonight. Both managers will not take the game lightly as it is a great oppourtunity to gain the first silverware of the season. Manchester city will hope to get back to winning ways after the 3-2 defeat to near rivals, manchester united in the 3rd round of the fa cup dealt mancini and his side a hammer blow. Meanwhile Liverpool will hope to continue winning and attempt to follow on the 5-1 demonltion of oldham at anfield on friday night.
Team news: Manchester city are without captain, Vincent Kompany after he had his appeal on his red card against manchester united on sunday, turned down. City are also without the charismatic striker, Mario Balotelli, as well as top midfielder, David Silva. However there is room for some optimism with the return of influential midfield, Gareth Barry.
Liverpool: Tonight will see the return of Daniel Agger, Jose Enrique, Glen Johnson and Martin Skertel to the starting 11 following their break from action against Oldham on friday night. The Captain Steven Gerrard is also expected to start the game.
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