As we sit here at the October international break, Manchester City have their share of fitness concerns to contend with. You have three players: Kevin de Bruyne (groin), Jack Grealish (unspecified knock) and Nathan Ake (thigh muscle) who could all be fit to feature at Wolves, a week from Sunday. Meanwhile Oscar Bobb (broken leg) and Rodri (knee ligament surgical repair) … [Read more...] about Manchester City Injury Updates: Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake, Jack Grealish
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Manchester City Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Fulham FC
Manchester City could take a step backward this season, as they'll spend the rest of it without there services of Rodri. Although they should still be fine on Saturday, when Fulham FC come to town, for the longer-term, it's going to be a major challenge. They are just not the same team without Rodri running things from the middle of the park. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Fulham FC
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Starting XI Predictions
Newcastle United welcome in Manchester City on Saturday in a renewal of a series that has gotten much more competitive and exciting lately. The two sides battled to an exciting 3-3 draw in an early league fixture two seasons ago while the Geordies knocked the Cityzens out of the EFL Cup last season. The Magpies also played Pep Guardiola's men very tough last season in a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Manchester City Starting XI Predictions
Man City at Newcastle Team News: Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Alexander Isak
The next round of Premier League action commences on Saturday with a lunchtime fixture that looks pretty scintillating, at least on paper. Manchester City will have their first fixture of many without central midfielder supreme Rodri, who will be out, in the words of manager Pep Guardiola, "a long time." "Still we don't have the definitive [diagnosis] but he will be out for … [Read more...] about Man City at Newcastle Team News: Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Alexander Isak
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Friday, at his pre Arsenal FC news conference, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked about the ongoing debate over fixture congestion and the added workload that it puts on the players. His own midfielder, Rodri, made comments earlier this week that footballers could strike if they keep up the overscheduling. Pep says that Rodri could really be on to something … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City
Once again, it's Manchester City and Arsenal up at the top of the table, just like its been for the past two seasons. Is this the year student (Mikel Arteta) finally bests teacher (Pep Guardiola)? If the Gunners can take a point, or better, from the road fixture between the two teams this season, it would make a major difference. According to Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City
Man City Team News vs Inter Milan: Nathan Ake, Savinho, Oscar Bobb
We now know when Nathan Ake might be returning to action for Manchester City. Having suffered a hamstring injury in the Netherlands' UEFA Nations League game with Germany, the Dutchman underwent scans that ultimately determined he'll be out of action until after the October international break is complete. So no Nathan Ake until November, which obviously means no Nathan Ake on … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Inter Milan: Nathan Ake, Savinho, Oscar Bobb
Man City Team News vs Brentford FC: Nathan Ake, Savio, Phil Foden
What a bummer for Nathan Ake and Manchester City. Just an awful, awful development this international period. Ake had to be stretchered off last night, after suffering a serious injury in the thigh/hamstring area during the Netherlands 2-2 draw with Germany. See this is why clubs hate international breaks so much. Nathan Ake was visibly in tears, as he was no doubt in a … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Brentford FC: Nathan Ake, Savio, Phil Foden
West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
West Ham United have been very fortunate, having played the early part of the season with no injury concerns at all. Ahead of the Man City clash on Saturday, they emerged unscathed once again tonight, having bested AFC Bournemouth 1-0 in the EFL Cup. The old cliche "it's better to be lucky than good" certainly applies to the Irons, in their League Cup triumph. … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United
Manchester City visits West Ham United on Saturday, and it'll be the next edition in what has been a very lopsided series. Since Pep Guardiola took control of Man City in 2016 they have never lost a league fixture to the Hammers. In fact, the only victory by the East Londoners, during the Pep era, came in the 2021-22 League Cup, and they needed penalties to get there. Things … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United