Manchester City host Liverpool on Saturday in what is the standout tie of the FA Cup quarterfinals. Man City come into this one as the favorite, as it’s easy to see why. Not only are they the side that’s having the better season; they’re much healthier too. John Stones, Ruben Dias, Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol are their only injury absentees. Manager Pep Guardiola does … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Liverpool: John Stones, Ruben Dias, Mateo Kovacic
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Manchester City Injury Updates: Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City are a squad nearing full fitness as the March international break approaches. Mateo Kovacic remains out until around early May while Josko Gvardiol is looking at a late April return. Elsewhere Rico Lewis is a fresh injury concern, with an ankle twist, but if City manager Pep Guardiola is to be believed, the defender won't be out too long. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Injury Updates: Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City Team News vs Newcastle: Erling Haaland, Max Alleyne, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was rested for the FA Cup victory over Salford City on the weekend, but he is expected to return against Newcastle United on the weekend. The big Norwegian is reportedly moving around without any noticeable issues right now, so he is should be good to go on Saturday. Besides, the issue with Haaland is just minor anyway. It's only a … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Newcastle: Erling Haaland, Max Alleyne, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City Team News at Arsenal: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones
Rodri is truly the engine that makes Manchester City go, and we all see that every time he's absent. Rodri will be monitored for Sunday's clash at Arsenal, after coming off early in the 2-0 win over Napoli last night. City manager Pep Guardiola explained: “He was so smart [to ask to come off against Napoli]. I know the result was not over, it was 1-0 then, it is always … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Arsenal: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones
Man City Injury Updates: Rayan Cherki, Mateo Kovacic, Kalvin Phillips
The FIFA window arrives at an opportune time for Manchester City, given their rash of injuries and plethora of fitness concern. The load is so heavy, we had to break it down into that we'll have to break it up into two pieces. Here in part two, we go over the guys who already are/will be on the sidelines for a longer-term: Rayan Cherki, Mateo Kovacic and Kalvin Phillips. Part … [Read more...] about Man City Injury Updates: Rayan Cherki, Mateo Kovacic, Kalvin Phillips
Manchester City Team News at Wolves: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden
Manchester City suffered a couple of injury setbacks this weekend, and now they find themselves with a pretty extensive injury list as the new season dawns. The likes of Rodri (groin injury), Josko Gvardiol (unspecified knock), Phil Foden (ankle problem), Mateo Kovacic (Achilles recovery taking longer than expected) and Claudio Echeverri (also an ankle) could all miss out on … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Wolves: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden
Manchester City Team News vs Wydad AC: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City just completed their first season without a trophy since Pep Guardiola's first one on the job, in 2015-2016. So the club considered by many to be the best in the entire world will be very fired up to compete in the Club World Cup. Fortunately, they do not have too many injury concerns ahead of the tournament. Central defender John Stones, who hasn't featured … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Wydad AC: John Stones, Mateo Kovacic
Man City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Nottingham Forest (FA Cup Semifinal)
While winning the FA Cup won't redeem this season for Manchester City, it's a still a prize nonetheless. Given the place that Man City now holds in world football, i.e. all the bigger that trophies they've already won, this season will already be regarded as a let down. What happens in the FA Cup, either way, won't change that. For Nottingham Forest, this tournament is much … [Read more...] about Man City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Nottingham Forest (FA Cup Semifinal)
Man City Team News vs Man United: Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
The Manchester Derby is upon us, and it's actually City who come into it with the worse squad fitness situation. Manchester City are still strongly favored, despite how poorly they have played lately. Injuries have played a huge role in that, but midfielder Mateo Kovacic was named to the bench in midweek, for continental competition, and he could come back into the first team … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Man United: Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
Man City Team News vs Feyenoord: Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones
Kevin de Bruyne is line to return to the Manchester City first team tomorrow night, having not started a game, in any competition since mid-September. The big Belgian has been plagued by an abdominal injury most of the season. What's more news-worthy about De Bruyne however is his future. The 33-year-old, who had been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in the … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Feyenoord: Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones