Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta is set to wear a mask against Hull on Saturday to protect a broken nose.
Zabaleta suffered the injury in the victory over Portsmouth at the weekend after an accidental blow from Kevin-Prince Boateng but he is keen to maintain his record of playing every game under new manager Roberto Mancini .
Vincent Kompany has been ruled against Hull with a groin strain while Patrick Vieira remains doubtful with a calf injury.
Meanwhile City have been criticised by Real Madrid’s sporting director Jorge Valdano after being linked with midfielder Fernando Gago in the transfer window.
City apparently moved in for Gago after their attempt to… Read the full story