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

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.

Manchester City will be looking to make it five straight wins in all competitions when they continue their Premier League campaign at home to Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

The Citizens opened their Champions League group-stage campaign with an impressive 6-3 victory over RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola's side have also won their last three matches in the Premier League to move onto nine points, which has left them in fifth position in the division.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the encounter with the Saints, who are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.


John Stones

Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: September 18 (vs. Southampton)

John Stones did not feature against Leipzig on Wednesday due to a knock, but the centre-back has a chance of returning for his team's next Premier League match.


Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: September 18 (vs. Southampton)

Like Stones, Aymeric Laporte missed training on Tuesday and was unavailable for selection against Leipzig through injury, but the Spain international could be available for the clash with Southampton on Saturday.


Zack Steffen

Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen pictured on January 3, 2021© Reuters

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

Man City will be unable to call upon their second-choice goalkeeper this weekend, as Zack Steffen is still self-isolating, having tested positive for coronavirus.


MAN CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Benjamin Mendy

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted on August 15, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: Unknown

Subject to a police charge, Benjamin Mendy has been suspended by Man City pending an investigation, meaning that the defender will be unavailable for the foreseeable future.


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