Manchester City will be looking to avoid a third successive defeat in all competitions when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Thursday night.
After suffering a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Southampton in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, the Citizens were beaten 2-1 away against rivals Manchester United in the top flight on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's side have now slipped eight points behind leaders Arsenal, who secured a deserved 2-0 victory away against Spurs in the North London derby on Sunday.
Ahead of this intriguing Premier League contest at the Etihad, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 19 vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Guardiola has confirmed that Ruben Dias has stepped up his recovery and has returned to training following a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. However, it remains to be seen whether the defender can return in time for Thursday's match.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: January 19 vs. Tottenham Hotspur
John Stones has missed City's last two matches due to fitness issues, but the centre-back could be in contention to return to the matchday squad against Spurs.
MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST
Man City have no suspended players for this match.
Oliver Thomas
