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The latest Manchester City team and injury news.
Manchester City will be hoping for a late Christmas present and a turnaround in their fortunes when they host Everton on Boxing Day.
This City side are on a run of form no-one could have expected. Pep Guardiola’s men have lost nine of their past 12 games, most recently a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa. Ahead of the Premier League Etihad Stadium encounter, here is the early team news for both outfits.
Man City team news
Rodri - out
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury.
Ruben Dias - out
The centre-back is set to miss at least another three weeks of action.
Oscar Bobb - out
The forward has not played this season because of an issue he suffered in August. Bobb won't be back for several weeks, at least.
The former Everton defender was forced off against Villa and may be set for another spell on the treatment table.
On Christmas Eve, Guardiola said: “I didn't talk with the doctors but apparently if you cannot continue in the second half at Villa Park, he will not be ready.”
The City goalkeeper missed the Villa loss and it remains to be seen if he will be back. Nunes is another who could not be involved against Villa because of a knock.
On Christmas Eve, Guardiola said: “We train this afternoon. We will see how many players we have available this afternoon, I don't know.”
Everton team news
James Garner - out
The midfielder has been absent for three months because of a back injury. There has yet to be a timeframe on when he could be back.
Tim Iroegbunam - out
The summer signing from Aston Villa has missed the past three months because of a stress foot fracture. He is still not back in training.
Ashley Young - out
The versatile 39-year-old must serve a one-match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Dyche admitted that Young had suffered a neck injury before he was subbed against Chelsea.
Stanley Mills - out
The 21-year-old is back in training almost a year after he picked up a serious knee injury during a loan spell at Oxford United. Mills will require minutes for the under-21s before he is back in action.
Dwight McNeil - major doubt
The forward continues to nurse a knee issue that has forced him to miss the past two matches. Dyche has admitted it is unlikely that McNeil will feature.
Armando Broja - return
The striker could not play against his parent-club Chelsea but will be back in the squad.
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