Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa

Manchester City will be bidding to secure the 2021-22 Premier League title when they welcome Aston Villa to Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola's side, who drew 2-2 at West Ham United last weekend, hold a one-point advantage over second-placed Liverpool heading into the final weekend, with the Reds finishing their campaign at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A win would be enough for the Citizens to retain the title, but a draw or a defeat would open the door for Liverpool to snatch first position at the final moment.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the Manchester side's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Villa, who currently sit 14th in the table.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: Unknown

Kyle Walker has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with an ankle problem.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: Unknown

John Stones will also be unavailable for selection for the remainder of the season, with the England international struggling to overcome a thigh problem.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

A muscular issue will rule Ruben Dias out for the rest of the season, with Man City having to make do with a patched-up defence in the closing stages of the campaign.

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Possible return date: Unknown

Subject to a police charge, left-back Benjamin Mendy remains suspended by the Citizens.