As we’ve said numerous times- when Rodri is out of the lineup for Manchester City, they just aren’t the same team. His absence is always a huge loss, and we saw that once again in the midweek defeat at Aston Villa.
But he’ll back for the fixture at Luton Town, as he’s now finished serving his suspension.
Manchester City at Luton Town FYIs
Kick off: 2pm, Sunday Dec 10, Kenilworth Rd, Bury Park, Luton
Preview Content: Team News for Both Sides Man City Starting XI Prediction
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
PL Position: Man City 4th, 30 pts Luton Town 18th, 9 pts
Form Guide: Man City LDDDW Luton Town LLWLD
Google Result Probability: Man City 84% Luton Town 5% Draw 11%
City are winless in their last four, but having Rodri back on Sunday will make a huge difference. It also helps that they’ll be facing a newly promoted/relegation zone dweller opponent in Luton Town.
Team News for Both Sides
This is what they call “a get right game” and City have a nearly fully fit squad right now. Jeremy Doku is a doubt with a foot injury while Kevin de Bruyne remains out until January.
Shifting gears to the Hatters, Reece Burke (thigh), Dan Potts (ankle) and Mads Andersen (hamstring) are all out of commission here while Teden Mengi (knee), (former Arsenal man) Albert Sambi Lokonga (thigh), Marvellous (what an awesome name) Nakamba (knee) and Cauley Woodrow (calf) are all doubts here.
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