Manchester City vs. CKSA Moscow: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Manchester City play host to CSKA Moscow on Wednesday in the hope that they can revive the European dream and move closer to qualification from their Champions League pool.

Manuel Pellegrini's men gave up a 2-0 lead in Khimki a fortnight ago, settling for a point in Russia and missing out on the opportunity to draw level on points with Roma.

Bayern Munich's domination of the group thus far would see the rest battling for second place in Group E, and City face a must-win fixture. Read on for full viewing information and preview for the midweek meeting.

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time: 7:45 p.m. GMT/2:45 p.m. ET

Live Stream: Sky Go (UK, subscription required), Fox Soccer 2GO (US)

TV Info: Sky Sports 5 (UK), Fox Sports 2 (US)

Key Players to Watch

Manchester City: Frank Lampard

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Frank Lampard may not have been expected to become such a revered character during his short-term spell at the Etihad Stadium, but Pellegrini will be over the moon to hear his veteran signing is close to a full return.

The midfield maestro has been struggling with a thigh injury in recent weeks, but Lampard told the club's website (h/t Sky Sports) he may be fit to feature against CSKA Moscow:

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I'm not far off selection, fingers crossed, if all goes well over the next couple of days, I'll be back in contention. I had a small injury in my thigh. an old injury I'd disturbed slightly. It wasn't as bad as I'd first feared but you have to be very careful with muscle injuries. That was the issue.

I've been working very hard to get back because I was really enjoying playing at the time (I suffered the injury) and that was the bad thing about it. That's what I was really enjoying, the fact I could come here and offer something a bit different from midfield. I tried to arrive in the box at the right time, I got a few goals and hopefully, when I'm back fit, I'll be doing it again.

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After leaving Chelsea, one might expect Lampard's decline to have been more severe, but the player's impact in Manchester has been so positive that the Mail Online reported City are even looking into an extension:

City's fall from grace in Khimki last time out was a lapse in concentration, a naivety that less experienced players can fall subject to, but Lampard is less likely to suffer in that regard.

In the effort of maintaining midfield momentum and a vigilant conviction going forward, City will hope his return can provide yet more stability in the engine room, a calming presence that's well-versed in Champions League contest.

CSKA Moscow: Ahmed Musa

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Leonid Slutsky's attacking dynamo showed two weeks ago that he has the ability of starring against elite opponents, and Ahmed Musa will once again look to make an impact on Manchester City this time around.

It was Musa who set teammate Seydou Doumbia up to net CSKA Moscow's first against the Citizens, City's official Twitter account forced to admit the aggressive nature of the Nigerian's assist:

Still just 22 years of age, the versatile creative talent is gradually fulfilling his potential in Russia, having long been heralded as one of Africa's brightest talents.

Preventing the hosts from creative chances will be of vital significance, too, but for Wednesday's visitors to have any chance in recording an upset, Musa's influence in opening up City's back line stands as a pivotal factor.