Man Cityvs.Brentford

Pep Guardiola's men went into the international break sitting pretty at the top of the standings, having seen off Chelsea, Ipswich Town and most recently West Ham United in their first trio of matches in 2024-25.

The Citizens are only above Liverpool on goals scored, though, while Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and upcoming opponents Brentford are all within touching distance.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Bees, who have taken six points from a possible nine so far.

Oscar Bobb

Status: Out

Type of injury: Leg fracture

Possible return date: December 4 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

City's only long-term absentee, young attacker Oscar Bobb is on the mend from a debilitating leg break and is not expected to be back in action before December at the earliest.

Phil Foden

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Illness

Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Brentford)

Phil Foden has been laid low by a nasty stomach bug over the past couple of weeks and was forced to withdraw from the England squad as a result, but City staff are reportedly optimistic that he will be fine for the weekend.

Savinho

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Brentford)

Savinho was an unexpected absentee from the win over West Ham with a knee problem, but he is now back in training and expected to be back in contention for Saturday's game.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.