Pennant came off with a hamstring problem only 11 minutes into last Saturday's 3-0 win at West Brom and although a scan has revealed the damage to be not as bad as first feared, the winger remains a doubt for the City game.
Defender Andy Wilkinson could also miss out due to a sore knee, but striker Jon Walters should be fit to play despite a recent groin injury.
Source: PA
