Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Everton

Manchester City return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon when they take on Everton at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's side went into the November international break having posted a 2-0 victory over rivals and neighbours Manchester United.

The result left City three points adrift of leaders Chelsea, and Guardiola will expect his players to take advantage of an extra day of preparation at the weekend.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture versus the Toffees.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Coronavirus Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Aston Villa)

Guardiola revealed on Friday that De Bruyne had tested positive for coronavirus. As well as missing the contest on Sunday, the Belgian will remain sidelines for the two games that follow against Paris Saint-Germain and West Ham United respectively.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Undisclosed Possible return date: November 21 (vs. Everton)

Over the weekend, Grealish withdrew from the England squad ahead of the game with San Marino. However, Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate said that the decision was a 'precautionary measure', suggesting that he should be available on Sunday.

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

Torres continues to recover from the foot fracture that he sustained at the Nations League finals and is facing another couple of months on the sidelines.

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Status: Out Possible return date: Unknown

Subject to a police charge, Mendy remains suspended by the club as he awaits trial in January 2022.