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

Manchester City will be aiming to make it four wins from their opening four Premier League matches of the season when they host Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

The Citizens have beaten Burnley, Newcastle United and Sheffield United this term to collect nine points, which has left them top of the table, two points ahead of second-placed West Ham United.

However, Pep Guardiola's side left it late to secure the victory over Sheffield United on Saturday, with Rodri coming up with the winner in the 88th minute of the clash at Bramall Lane.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Fulham, who earned an impressive draw at Arsenal in the league last time out.

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

De Bruyne recently underwent hamstring surgery, and the midfielder has been ruled out for up to four months in a huge blow for the treble winners early in the campaign.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: September 16 (vs. West Ham United)

Stones is still recovering from a muscular problem and again not be involved this weekend, but he is set to return after the September international break.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury/issue: Illness Possible return date: September 2 (vs. Fulham)

Akanji was not involved against Sheffield United due to illness, but the defender could be back in the squad for the contest with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.