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Manchester City have been boosted by the return of Vincent Kompany and Raheem Sterling for Tuesdays trip to Newcastle, live on Sky Sports 1 HD. After a poor run of form in February in the Premier League, City have reignited their hopes of a top-four spot with three successive victories, including a 3-0 demolition of reigning champions Chelsea on Saturday. They next head to Rafa Benitezs Newcastle and a win would put them three points ahead of fourth-placed Arsenal with four games remaining. And it will be a big relief for manager Manuel Pellegrini to have captain Kompany and winger Sterling back in the squad.Kompany has missed six matches with a calf injury, while Sterling has been out for five games with a groin injury.However, speaking to the media on Monday, Pellegrini did confirm that David Silva (ankle), Samir Nasri (thigh), Gael Clichy (back) and Bacary Sagna (back) would all be unavailable.Kompanys return provides the Chilean boss with a welcome selection headache, with Eliaquim Mangala and Nicolas Otamendi in top form at the back.Pellegrini said: Ive said that in a season where we are fighting for important things, its because we have a good squad.Kompany has been injured so the other defenders have done well, but he will be an important help for the defence.On the prospect of Sterling starting at St James Park, Pellegrini added: Well see, hes coming back from an important injury, well see if he can play some minutes. Pep news hurt us Hiring Pep Guardiola hit Man City title bid, says Pellegrini Pellegrini also played down concerns over Nasri, who has impressed in recent weeks following his return from a six-month lay-off.On the Frenchmans injury picked up against Chelsea, Pellegrini said: He played 90 minutes at the weekend and then another 75, maybe it was too much. He was feeling well, its a small muscle injury, its not too important, well see how many days.City will be desperate to continue their fine run but will be facing a team fighting to stay in the top-flight and in buoyant mood after beating fellow-strugglers Swansea 3-0 at the weekend. Manuel Pellegrini was pleased with Saturdays victory at Chelsea The Chilean added: The team are just focused on what we need to do. We need a Champions League spot for next season, and to focus on Real in the semi final.Newcastle are very dangerous, they have good players, St James is difficult place to play. They need the points in their survival battle. 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All of my family, coaches, teammates, classmates and professors here and back home have been giving me tremendouus support.dddddddddddd The extensive amount of people reaching out to me has given me strength and encouragement. I am hopeful for my future and staying positive.Pattersons injury came six games after fellow linebacker Michael Roach collapsed on the field during the season opener at Tennessee Tech. Roach went into cardiac arrest on the sidelines and stopped breathing for about 45 seconds. He was later diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which enlarged muscle cells in the heart cause the walls of the ventricles to thicken and prohibit the flow of blood. Theres typically about a five percent survival chance, but Roach is now an unofficial Terriers assistant after having a defibrillator implanted.Mike Ayers team, which is 4-3, hosts Mercer on Saturday. ' ' '