Pep Guardiola hopes to be able to call on two more key players at Sunderland after the defensive duo returned to training
Manchester City are set to enjoy a double defensive boost for the Premier League trip to Sunderland, with Aleksandar Kolarov and injury-plagued captain Vincent Kompany set to be in contention.
Kolarov missed City's high-scoring triumphs against Monaco in the Champions League and Huddersfield Town in an FA Cup replay due to a hamstring complaint.
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Centre-back Kompany, who was initially expected to play a part in the fifth-round tie against the Championship side, remained on the sidelines after an unspecified leg injury proved to be the latest frustrating setback of a nightmare couple of years on the fitness front.