"Pep Guardiola's side have suffered a real injury crisis of late, particularly at centre-back, and that has been a factor in their falling off the pace in the Premier League title race. City are now six points adrift of league leaders Arsenal at the top. They are without three key central defenders - Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and John Stones - with the trio all ruled out long-term."
"It leaves Guardiola with just Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov as his only senior centre-backs, while Max Alleyne has been recalled from his loan spell at Watford. Out wide, Oscar Bobb and Savinho have suffered injuries, but that double blow has been softened slightly by Antoine Semenyo's goalscoring start to his City career. In goal, you can expect Gianluigi Donnarumma to play after he was given a rest in the 10-1 decimation of Exeter City in the FA Cup."
Manchester City are six points adrift of Arsenal and suffering a significant injury crisis, especially at centre-back. Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and John Stones are all long-term absentees. Guardiola has only Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov as senior centre-backs, with Max Alleyne recalled from Watford. Oscar Bobb and Savinho are injured, while Antoine Semenyo has provided attacking reinforcement. Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected in goal after a cup rest. Rodri received limited minutes in the Carabao Cup to manage his return. Defensive selections are likely unchanged, with positional tweaks such as Matheus Nunes at right-back and Nico O'Reilly at left-back.
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