Crystal Palacevs.Man City

The Citizens ended a miserable seven-match winless run in all competitions when they secured a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.

However, Man City's win came at a price, as Pep Guardiola is now dealing with two fresh injury concerns ahead of his team's trip to the capital.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Oliver Glasner's side.

Rodri

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Man City are set to be without influential midfielder Rodri for the rest of the season after he suffered knee ligament damage in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September.

However, the Spaniard has since offered a positive update on hia recovery and has set a new target for when he wishes to return.

Oscar Bobb

Status: Out

Type of injury: Leg fracture

Possible return date: Unknown

Oscar Bobb sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a training session in August and Guardiola has revealed that the attacker is targeting a return between January and February of next year.

Mateo Kovacic

Status: Out

Type of injury: Unspecified

Possible return date: December 21 (vs. Aston Villa)

Mateo Kovacic sustained an unspecified injury on international duty with Croatia last month and he is facing a race against time to be back before Christmas.

John Stones

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: Unknown

John Stones has missed Man City's last three games since coming off at half time in last month's 4-0 defeat to Spurs with a foot injury, and there is currently no timeframe on the defender's return.

Nathan Ake

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Nathan Ake sustained an apparent hamstring injury in the closing stages of Man City's win over Nottingham Forest and Guardiola has since revealed that is "doesn't look good" for the defender, who is facing a spell on the sidelines.

Manuel Akanji

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Unspecified

Possible return date: December 7 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Manuel Akanji was taken off at half time against Nottingham Forest with an unspecified problem. Guardiola stated after the match that the defender has "struggled a lot over the last two months" with the issue, but a return against Crystal Palace has not been ruled out just yet.

Phil Foden

Status: Minor doubt

Type of issue: Bronchitis

Possible return date: December 7 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Phil Foden missed Man City's win over Nottingham Forest due to Bronchitis and Guardiola has since revealed that the attacker "will be ready" as soon as he recovers.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man City have no players suspended for this match.

Written by

Oliver Thomas