City have the edge as they host Europa League champions

Premier League leaders Manchester City take a 2-1 lead into their home tie against the current Europa League champions FC Porto tonight. 

They came from behind in the first leg to take the advantage back to the Etihad stadium but know they face a tough night.

Porto have been unbeaten for over a decade in a two legged tie in Europe's secondary competition but have never won on English soil.

They welcome back their Brazilian striker Hulk who had been linked with a summer move to City but insists his focus is on winning the game this evening, "1000" percent.

Roberto Mancini will be buoyed by the return of influential midfielder Yaya Toure and brother Kolo who are certain to feature in the starting 11.

All the spotlight has been on rogue forward Carlos Tevez who made a much-publicised return to Manchester last week after a three month absence. He has since apologised for his actions.

The Argentine will not be able to play, as he has not been registered in time, but may feature in this weekend's home game against Blackburn.

If the Sky Blues win tonight they will face either Polish side Legia Warsaw or Spanish side Sporting in the last 16.