ROBBIE Blake and Chris Eagles are named in the starting line-up for the first time, together, in more than two months as Burnley bid to crank up their quest for survival.

Hull City's 2-0 defeat at Stoke provided a pre-match boost for the Clarets' late kick-off against Roberto Mancini's Manchester City.

The Blues have a chance to claim fourth spot tonight, following Spurs' 3-1 defeat at Sunderland, so there is plenty at stake for both teams.

Stephen Jordan misses out against his former club after failing to recover from a knee knock, while there is no place in the squad for captain Steven Caldwell, who completed 90 minutes in the reserves on Monday after a long-standing groin and abdominal complaint.

Therefore, Michael Duff and Leon Cort continue their central defensive partnership, while Danny Fox starts at left back in Jordan's absence.

BURNLEY: Brian Jensen; Tyrone Mears, Michael Duff, Leon Cort, Danny Fox; Graham Alexander; Chris Eagles, David Nugent, Kevin McDonald, Robbie Blake; Steven Fletcher.

Subs: Nicky Weaver, Wade Elliott, Martin Paterson, Clarke Carlisle, Steven Thompson, Jack Cork, Andre Bikey.

MAN CITY: Shay Given; Nedum Onuoha, Kolo Toure, Vincent Kompany, Sylvinho; Adam Johnson, Patrick Vieira, Gareth Barry, Craig Bellamy; Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor.

Subs: Gunnar Nielsen, Javier Garrido, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Roque Santa Cruz, Nigel de Jong, Dedryck Boyata, Alex Nimely.