article_snippet.sent: But the club say the player will still need careful monitoring this week as the club wait to learn the full extent of the problem.
article_snippet.sent: The positive update will be a boost for under-pressure manager Manuel Pellegrini given -pressure manager Manuel Pellegrini already lengthy injury list.
article_snippet.sent: Captain Vincent Kompany, midfielder James Milner, defender Gael Clichy and strikers Stevan Jovetic and Wilfried Bony are all currently sidelined.
article_snippet.sent: City's season is set to end in under-achievement following the collapse of their title defence but beating West Ham at least gave their some respite from the growing pressure.
article_snippet.sent: -pressure manager Manuel Pellegrini's men, joint top of the table on New Year's Day, have slumped to fourth place and could yet face a battle to retain a Champions League spot.
article_snippet.sent: Pellegrini's men, joint top of the table on New Year's Day face Pellegrini's men, joint top of the table on New Year's Day next test as FA Cup finalists Aston Villa visit Eastlands next Saturday evening.
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-0 in their Premier League clash .
  