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

Manchester City will hope to strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League standings when they face Leicester City on Boxing Day.

Pep Guardiola's side have won their last eight matches in the top flight, their latest success coming by a 4-0 scoreline at Newcastle United.

As one of a minority of teams who are currently not dealing with coronavirus issues, Guardiola will hope that stays the same over the coming days.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with the Foxes.

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

Torres continues to nurse a foot fracture, and the Spain international, who continues to be linked with Barcelona, is not expected to return to the field until January.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Fitness Possible return date: December 26 (vs. Leicester)

Walker has been left out of the last two squads with Guardiola citing 'a lack of fitness'. However, with a week until the game with Leicester, the right-back may return to the squad.

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Possible return date: Unknown

Subject to a police charge, French full-back Benjamin Mendy remains suspended by the English champions.