Everton are understood to be keen on signing Nedum Onuoha this summer, with claims the defender could leave Eastlands.

Pablo Zabaleta returns from a two-game suspension and could replace Nedum Onuoha at right back in the Manchester derby.

The baby steps with which Man City set out on this season are no more. Assured and powerful, Roberto Mancini’s men are bulldozing their way into the Champions League.

Emmanuel Adebayor and Carlos Tevez got a brace apiece and Nedum Onuoha also scored as Manchester City beat Birmingham 5-1 at Eastlands.

Roberto Mancini admits Nedum Onuoha faces quite a quandary as he weighs up his international future.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will leave Nedum Onuoha to decide whether to give up on his England ambitions and pursue the prospect of playing for World Cup-bound Nigeria.

England Under-21 star Nedum Onuoha is ready to turn his back on the Three Lions and represent Nigeria in the World Cup.

Everton are said to be lining up a 4million swoop for Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha at the end of the season.

Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has backed new signing Adam Johnson to make an impact at Eastlands.

Nedum Onouha insists Manchester City are prepared for a Manchester United onslaught at Old Trafford.