Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is ready to take on Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic today.

Dzeko expects to keep his place for the game.

He said: "I am hoping to play against Stoke, not only because I'm good in the air but because I can score goals.

"It will be a tough game, especially against my good friend Asmir. He is in fantastic form.

"Stoke have the best keeper in the league. I knew him before he came to play for the national team.

"I know him better than most people because I have trained with him and is a great keeper who will go on and play for a bigger team."