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Foden, Akanji, Doku - Latest Man City injury news in Arsenal and Liverpool title battle
There is perhaps only one Premier League club that have been plagued by more injury concerns than Arsenal and that is title rivals Manchester City. The reigning champions have lost their last four games in all competitions with key absences mounting for Pep Guardiola.
A number of stars, including Phil Foden and Nathan Ake, have remained in Manchester over the international break with Guardiola hoping to get a number of boosts for the Tottenham clash this Saturday alongside the end of his side's winless run.
Despite their form, Man City remain four points above Arsenal in the Premier League table, though Liverpool have been able to open up a significant gap. 27 games are still left to play for all teams though and thus the title race is far from over.
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Injuries will certainly play a role in deciding the outcome with City now the team suffering significantly as those fitness worries have now stretched into the double-figures. With that being said, football.london has rounded up the latest updates on a number of key stars as doubts to feature at Etihad Stadium this weekend and beyond.
Phil Foden
Injury: Fitness issues
What we know: Foden was one of eight players to withdraw from the England squad for the November international break. football.london's sister title MEN Sport understands, it is simply a fitness issue rather than anything more serious.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
Matheus Nunes
Injury: Fitness issues
What we know: Like Foden, Portugal star Nunes withdrew from featuring in the November international break. MEN Sport understands his absence is also fitness related rather than anything more worrying.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23.
Jeremy Doku
Injury: Unknown
What we know: Doku was absent from the defeat to Brighton with what is understood to be a new injury. City will hope it is not a major problem and that he will be able to recover over the international break.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
Nathan Ake
Injury: Fitness issues
What we know: The defender remained on the bench for the Brighton clash last weekend having reported a fitness issue. He was not named in the Netherlands squad for their international fixtures, but should be fit to return after the break.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
Manuel Akanji
Injury: Abductor
What we know: Similar to Ake, the Switzerland international was not fit enough to feature at Brighton and remained on the bench. He is believed to have an abductor issue and will therefore benefit from having two weeks off after missing out on playing for his national team
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
John Stones
Injury: Foot
What we know: Stones is sidelined with a plantar fasciitis foot issue. He was omitted from England's squad, but is pencilled in for a return after the international break.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
Ruben Dias
Injury: Muscular
What we know: Dias was replaced at half time in the Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham and it's hopeful he will return after the international break for the Premier League clash against the same opponents
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
Jack Grealish
Injury: Unknown
What we know: The winger picked up an injury in training ahead of the Champions League tie with Sparta Prague and then pulled out of the England squad having initially surprisingly been selected.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23
Rodri
Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
What we know: Rodri sustained a serious knee injury during the game against Arsenal and will be out until the middle of 2025. He has spoken of his desire to play again this season, possibly in the Club World Cup.
Potential return date: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
Injury: Fractured Leg
What we know: Some bright showings in pre-season saw Bobb firmly in the thoughts of Guardiola. However, the Norwegian suffered a leg break in August and is now in a race against the clock to come back before the end of the year. The hope is that Bobb will play some part over the festive period.
Potential return date: December
