HULL CITY: Brown ponders start for Zaki

AMR Zaki will be in contention for his first Hull City start when big-spending Manchester City arrive at the KC Stadium tomorrow.

The Tigers welcome Roberto Mancini's side to East Yorkshire knowing a point would lift them out of the Premier League's bottom three.

And keen to build upon Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, City boss Phil Brown is contemplating giving Zaki the chance to spearhead his attack.

The Egyptian striker, who signed on loan from Zamalek last month, has been forced to settle for two appearances off the bench against Wolves and Chelsea.

But having shown improving fitness levels, Zaki has presented a tempting case to Brown.

With Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Jozy Altidore forming a useful partnership of late, Brown has no shortage of options and he also saw his squad bolstered by the return of Seyi Olofinjana yesterday.

The 29-year-old midfielder was on African Cup of Nations duty with Nigeria in January but has rejoined team-mates ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Blues.

Paul McShane (cut eye) will also be fit, with Brown having no fresh injury concerns.