MAN. CITY NEWS

Oleksandr Zinchenko - Status unknown for Saturday Zinchenko (undisclosed) was not mentioned by Pep Guardiola in his press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Zinchenko didn't play last weekend and it's still unclear what injury he's dealing with. For now, it's best to assume he won't start Saturday, though if healthy, he could be an option to start midweek at PSG, similar to when he went the full 90 against Leipzig two weeks ago.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Status unclear for Chelsea Rodri (muscular) was not mentioned by Pep Guardiola in his press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Guardiola is keeping things close to his vest and it wouldn't be surprising if Rodri missed another match. He's dealing with muscular problems and didn't play last weekend, meaning another start for Fernandinho in the midfield is possible.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - Status unknown for Saturday Gundogan (knock) was not mentioned by name in Pep Guardiola's press conference ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Impact Gundogan is one of many unknowns for Saturday's match, but given that it was a minor knock, there's a good chance he's in the XI. He went a full 90 in the draw against Southampton and after Kevin De Bruyne went the entire way midweek, it's expected Gundogan will take up that midfield role against Chelsea.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea (a), PSG (a), Liverpool (a) - how to play the three hardest away games in world football in a week Very little training, a chef on the bus, special sleep pods and Guardiola's intensity will be the key to Manchester City's very tough week

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stick with the Jorginho-Kante-Kovacic axis or go for Mount? Tuchel's midfield dilemma before facing Man City Chelsea lined up with Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic in the second half at Tottenham, and the game turned hugely in their favour - so what now?

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

CHAPMAN: Why is Chelsea disrespected? Sometimes reputations precede reality. Chelsea are champions of Europe, having beat Manchester City in the final last year, they sit top of...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM

John Stones - In training Thursday Stones (muscular) took part in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Impact Stones has yet to appear this season, but this update at least puts him in for a possible appearance in the coming week. It's the exact opposite of what The Telegraph reported Wednesday and hopefully Pep Guardiola will reveal more information in his press conference.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Takes part in training Laporte (groin) took part in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Impact This is the exact opposite of what The Telegraph reported Wednesday and it appears that Laporte could be an option as soon as Saturday. The hope is that Pep Guardiola reveals more information in Friday's press conference.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Stones - Could be out another week Stones (muscular) could be out another week or two, reports Mike McGrath of The Telegraph.

Impact It's a tough update on Stones, who can't seem to get right in the early season. He's yet to appear this season and now a muscular injury is keeping him out. With Aymeric Laporte also sidelined, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake are expected to start together in trips to Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aymeric Laporte - Could be out until break Laporte (groin) may be out until the international break, reports Mike McGrath of The Telegraph.

Impact This isn't a great update for Laporte, who has been out the last week with a reported groin issue. If he's indeed out for the next week-plus, he'll miss trips to Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool, pointing to more starts for Nathan Ake.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Plays full 90 midweek De Bruyne went the full 90 in Tuesday's 6-1 Cup win against Wycombe Wanderers. According to manager Pep Guardiola, "Knowing he is not in the right condition. Now is the moment for...

Impact Considering Guardiola called this the pre-season for De Bruyne, it's hard to see him starting Saturday's trip to Chelsea. Man City have been fine with Bernardo Silva and others in the midfield, but it's hard to see De Bruyne not at least coming off the bench Saturday. The problem is that that game is followed by trips to PSG and Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

League Cup: Man City, Liverpool ease through; Everton out

Manchester City’s players fell behind during a game in the English League Cup for the first time in nearly four years but immediately put that right

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers Live Commentary & Result, 21/09/2021, League Cup ' Goal.com League Cup Live Commentary for Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers on 21 September 2021, includes full match statistics and key events, inst...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Manchester City vs. Wycombe Wanderers: Live stream, start time, how to watch English Carabao Cup 2021 How to watch Tuesday's match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Delap told he can stop Man City going for Kane or Haaland as Wright-Phillips assesses No.9 needs ' Goal.com Manchester City continue to see moves for the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland mooted, but Shaun Wright-Phillips claims teenage frontman Liam Delap can keep Pep Guardiola out...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Liverpool should 'buy Sterling tomorrow' but Man Utd would also take him, insists Ferdinand ' Goal.com Liverpool should "buy Raheem Sterling tomorrow" but Manchester United would also take him, insists Rio Ferdinand, who believes the Manchester City star is now in "the wilderness" a...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM

MATCHDAY: Man City faces 3rd-tier Wycombe in League Cup

Manchester City begins its quest for a fifth straight English League Cup title with a home match against third-tier Wycombe in the third round

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea vs Man City Prediction, Odds, Lines, Spread, Date, Stream & How to Watch Premier League on FanDuel Chelsea vs Man City Match Info 2021-22 English Premier League Soccer - EPL Matchweek 6 Chelsea (4-1-0, 13 points) vs. Manchester City (3-1-1...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Zack Steffen - Back with Man City Steffen (COVID-19) posted a picture of himself Monday back in training with Manchester City.

Impact Steffen picked up COVID-19 over the break, but he's back with the team and could be available as soon as the midweek Cup match. Otherwise, for the more important matches, he'll return to the bench in favor of Scott Carson going forward.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - Out for midweek match Gundogan is dealing with a minor knock and will miss the midweek Cup match, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Gundogan went the full 90 Saturday and while this doesn't sound serious, he'll be rested midweek. He's started all but one match for City this season and is likely being rested so he can be ready for a massive upcoming schedule that includes trips to Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Dealing with muscular problems Rodri is dealing with some muscular problems and is hopeful to return Saturday against Chelsea, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Rodri had some muscular problems - not big, but...

Impact While Fernandinho is a viable options, it's hard to see the veteran starting every match for Man City over a busy period. If Rodri can't get back to health soon, it'll likely mean more starts for Bernardo Silva in the midfield with Ilkay Gundogan possibly playing the defensive midfield role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Sterling - Attempts four shots during start Sterling attempted four shots during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Southampton.

Impact Sterling was both Manchester City's striker and given chances to shoot the ball more than his teammates. He averaged 2.4 shots across five Premier League appearances since July. However, Sterling recorded starts during less than half of them.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Grealish - Three chance created from left side Grealish created three chances during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Southampton.

Impact Grealish averaged 3.5 chances created across his last four Premier League appearances. All of those were while the 26-year-old was a left winger, indicating he is replacing Raheem Sterling. Grealish will receive multiple chances to prove that decision correct.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - Logs three accurate crosses Gundogan recorded three accurate crosses during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Southampton.

Impact Gundogan was the only Manchester City footballer who recorded multiple accurate crosses. He averaged 2.3 of those across his last three Premier League appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guardiola turns to young players as Manchester City are hit by injury crisis ' Goal.com An injury crisis at Manchester City will see Pep Guardiola turn to the club’s youth academy for their Carabao Cup clash with League One oppo...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • GOAL.COM