MX23RW : Monday, January 3 23:25:48| >> :60:367:367:
Jan 1, 2022 at 12.30pm UK at Emirates Stadium
ArsenalArsenal
1-2
Man CityManchester City
Saka (31')
Xhaka (55'), Magalhaes (57'), Saka (63'), Holding (68')
Magalhaes (59')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Mahrez (57' pen.), Rodri (90+3')
Rodri (90+4'), Silva (90+5')

Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal

Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League fixture with Arsenal.

Manchester City will be looking to strengthen their grip on first position in the Premier League table when they head to Arsenal on New Year's Day.

The Citizens recorded a 1-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday night courtesy of a first-half effort from Phil Foden.

Pep Guardiola's side are now eight points clear of second-placed Chelsea at the top of the table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with the Gunners, who occupy fourth spot in the division.


Kyle Walker

Manchester City's Kyle Walker pictured on September 25, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Arsenal)

Kyle Walker has recently been absent due to a lack of fitness, but the England international could be back in the fold against the Gunners.


John Stones

John Stones in action for Man City on February 7, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Arsenal)

Like Walker, John Stones also missed out against Brentford due to fitness concerns, but he could potentially be back in the squad this weekend.


Rodri

Manchester City's Rodri celebrates after the match against Watford on December 4, 2021© Lime Pictures

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Arsenal)

Rodri was also absent on Wednesday night due to not being 'fully fit', and it is unclear whether the Spain international will be back for this match.


MAN CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Benjamin Mendy

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted on August 15, 2021© Reuters

Possible return date: Unknown

Subject to a police charge, Benjamin Mendy remains suspended by the Citizens.


ID:474001:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect5169:

How you voted: Arsenal vs Man City

Arsenal
31.9%
Draw
17.3%
Manchester City
50.8%
423
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring for Manchester City in November 2021
Read Next:
Pep Guardiola: 'We will miss Riyad Mahrez'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.

rhs 2.0
Todays Game Header Right
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City21172253134053
2Chelsea21127245162943
3Liverpool20126252183442
4Arsenal2011273325835
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham20104637271034
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1810352320333
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd199463027331
8Wolverhampton WanderersWolves198471414028
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton196942020027
10Leicester CityLeicester187473133-225
11Crystal Palace205872930-123
12Brentford196582326-323
13Aston Villa1971112530-522
14Southampton194962029-921
15Everton185492332-919
16Leeds UnitedLeeds194782137-1619
17Watford1841132236-1413
18Burnley171881627-1111
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle1918101942-2311
20Norwich CityNorwich192413842-3410

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Match previews - Daily
Transfer Talk Daily
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!