Man Cityvs.Ipswich

On the back of their success in the Community Shield against Manchester United, City opened the defence of their top-flight crown with a 2-0 victory at Chelsea.

Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic struck in either half at Stamford Bridge to lay down a marker to their rivals before the upcoming international break.

Kieran McKenna's Ipswich are the visitors to the Etihad Stadium this weekend having marked their return to the division with a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Ahead of Man City's first home fixture of the season, Sports Mole rounds up their latest injury and suspension news.

Oscar Bobb

Status: Out

Type of injury: Leg fracture

Possible return date: Unknown

Oscar Bobb, who was a standout performer for Man City in pre-season, is facing three to four months on the sidelines after he sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a non-contact situation in training.

Rodri

Status: Minor doubt

Type of issue: Fitness

Possible return date: August 24 (vs. Ipswich)

Having been involved in minimal training sessions ahead of the Chelsea game, Rodri was left out by Guardiola. However, there is every expectation that the Euro 2024 winner will be selected in the squad for this contest, albeit likely among the replacements.

Savinho

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: August 24 (vs. Ipswich)

Savinho had impressed during the first 45 minutes against Chelsea before needing to be withdrawn through a knee injury. Nevertheless, Guardiola has since suggested that the Brazilian playmaker will be in contention to feature versus the Tractor Boys.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.