Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart was once again named on the bench for his side's Premier League game at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The England international lost his place in City's starting line-up following a blunder in a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on October 27 and has now been named among the substitutes for five consecutive club games.

He played for England in their 2-0 friendly loss to Germany last Tuesday but City manager Manuel Pellegrini once again elected to use Romanian Costel Pantilimon for the visit of Spurs.