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Eriksson to rest top stars

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 29th August 2007

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Eriksson: To rest stars

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Manchester City travel to Bristol City for a tricky looking Carling Cup tie on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports 2.

Sven Goran Eriksson is expected to take a strong squad for the trip to Ashton Gate, but he will also rest several of his first-team regulars.

Micah Richards, Dietmar Hamann and Richard Dunne could all be given a breather as Eriksson looks to keep them fresh for the Premier League.

Youngster Shaleum Logan is set to celebrate his new deal at City with a rare start in the side.

Italian striker Rolando Bianchi is expected to start in attack after being a substitute in the last two outings.

Bristol City have summer signing Ivan Sproule available for the first time after his arrival from Hibernian.

The Northern Ireland international has completed a four-match ban which has prevented him from making his debut for his new club.

David Noble is ruled out with a groin injury and the game has come too soon for Steve Brooker and Jamie McCombe.

Robins boss Gary Johnson is expected to stick with the side that beat Scunthorpe last weekend with Lee Trundle leading the attack.