Monday, 25th November, 2013

Under-fire Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is set to be restored to the side's starting line-up for the midweek Champions League clash against Viktoria Plzen.

Hart was dropped by manager Manuel Pellegrini following a string of poor performances, being replaced between the sticks by Romanian shot-stopper Costel Pantilimon.

 


And while Pantilimon has continued to hold onto the gloves, Hart will be given a chance to impress against the Czech side in Champions League action.

Hart, who remains England number 1, has not played for the Citizens since being replaced by Pantilimon on 2nd November against Norwich.

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The pressure will be off Hart somewhat as Manchester City have already qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League.

It will allow the 26-year-old, who played for England against Germany in last week's international friendly, the chance to impress Pellegrini again however.

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