Manchester City begin the defence of their Premier League title for a fourth successive season when they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in their opening game of the 2024-25 season on Sunday.

The Citizens enter this contest in buoyant mood after beating rivals Manchester United on penalties to win the Community Shield last weekend, following a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's side had previously beaten Chelsea by a 4-2 scoreline in their final friendly fixture of their pre-season tour in the United States.

Ahead of Man City's trip to the capital this weekend, Sports Mole rounds up their latest injury and suspension news.

Oscar Bobb

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Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg fracture
Possible return date: Unknown

Oscar Bobb, who was a standout performer for Man City in pre-season, reportedly sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a non-contact situation in Wednesday's training session and the attacker is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Jack Grealish

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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: August 18 (vs. Chelsea)

Guardiola has admitted that Jack Grealish, who missed the Community Shield, is nursing some 'discomfort' and is a doubt for Saturday after he picked up a knock in training.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.