Man City injury news, return dates for Newcastle clash: Rodri, De Bruyne latest

Manchester City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they head to St James' Park on Saturday afternoon to tackle Newcastle United.

Pep Guardiola's side drew 2-2 with Arsenal in the league last weekend, with John Stones netting a dramatic last-gasp leveller for the reigning champions against the Gunners.

The Citizens, who are top of the Premier League table on 13 points, were then in EFL Cup action on Tuesday night, recording a 2-1 victory over Championship outfit Watford to progress to the fourth round.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Newcastle, who were beaten 3-1 at Fulham in the league last time out.

Rodri

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

Man City confirmed on Wednesday that Rodri had suffered knee ligament damage in the clash with Arsenal last weekend. A timeframe in terms of his recovery has still not been set, but it is believed that the Spain international faces an uphill task to play again before the end of the campaign.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: September 28 (vs. Newcastle)

De Bruyne has now missed Man City's last two matches against Arsenal and Watford with a groin complaint, but there is a slight chance that the experienced attacker could be back in the squad for this contest.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: October 20 (vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Netherlands international Ake will not be back in action until after the next international break due to the thigh problem that he suffered earlier this month.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Leg fracture Possible return date: Unknown

Bobb, who was expected to be a regular for Man City in the early stages of the 2024-25 campaign, suffered a leg fracture over the summer, and the attacker will not be available until 2025.

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.