Joe Hart back between the sticks for Stoke City trip

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that Joe Hart has returned to training with no further issues to his hamstring, and will be available for selection in Saturday's visit to Stoke City.

The England No. 1 has been unavailable since he was withdrawn from a 1-0 loss at Juventus on Nov. 25 with the problem, and has since been deputised by Argentinian Willy Caballero.

This follows news that Jesus Navas and Fernando are back in the squad and ready for selection.

Despite the three boosts to Pellegrini's roster, injury problems are still rife in the squad with first teamers Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, Pablo Zabaleta, and Samir Nasri in the treatment room, while Eliaquim Mangala is serving a suspension after receiving five yellow cards.

Promising winger Patrick Roberts is also struggling with a knock.