Manchester United’s injury list looks to be easing slightly ahead of the return of the FA Cup this weekend with up to four players overcoming problems.
30.03.2024 - 07:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City face a vital fixture at home to Arsenal on Sunday in their hopes of earning a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola's side are still within a chance of winning a historic 'double treble' after last season's treble success. City face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals and Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals, whilst doing battle with Arsenal and Liverpool in the league.
But Guardiola has plenty of injury problems to deal with ahead of this weekend's crucial battle against the Gunners, after several key players picked up injuries during the March international break. Below is the latest on City's injury situation...
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Kyle Walker suffered a potential hamstring injury while captaining England against Brazil last Saturday.
The right-back was expected to undergo further treatment and assessment in the days after the injury. And it has now been confirmed by Guardiola that Walker will not be available for the game against Arsenal.
Potential return date: Unknown.
What has been said about Walker's injury: "It is what it is," said Guardiola. "You have to see the calendar that we have. If we want to fight in all competitions we need all the players.
"We have enough and the calendar doesn't look good for us but it is what it is. It's good to be here with two titles and in contention for three titles after what happened last season."
John Stones suffered an injury while featuring for England against Belgium on Tuesday night.
And like Walker, he will also miss Sunday's crunch game at the Etihad Stadium. City's manager refused
Manchester United’s injury list looks to be easing slightly ahead of the return of the FA Cup this weekend with up to four players overcoming problems.
Manchester City have a triple injury concern over three key players as attention turns back to the FA Cup.
Manchester United were handed an injury boost on Wednesday after one of their doubts for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City was judged likely to play.
Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid.
Manchester City will look to book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday night when they welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad.
Manchester United will have to check on several players before their impending FA Cup semi-final showdown vs Coventry City on Sunday afternoon (3.30pm).
Manchester City were boosted by the return of Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake against Luton but John Stones wasn't passed fit for the game.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed both Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford are doubts for this weekend's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
Marcus Rashford has moved to ease concerns over his injury ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the weekend.
Manchester United's injury list was added to on Sunday afternoon as Marcus Rashford was forced off in the second-half of the 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Manchester City continue their bid for a double Treble when they travel to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Phil Foden has broken his silence following Manchester City's 4-2 win over Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old midfielder, who scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening, was benched this weekend with Kevin De Bruyne reintroduced to the starting lineup.
Kevin De Bruyne has made an honest admission of how injuries have impacted his and Manchester City's season.
Ederson could return to the Manchester City squad against Crystal Palace but two stars remain sidelined.
Pep Guardiola chose to rest both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as his Manchester City strode to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Pep Guardiola says his decision to drop Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland from his line-up against Aston Villa is down to rest purposes only, amid the hectic upcoming schedule Manchester City face.
Kyle Walker will have to defy Manchester City medics to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Manchester City will remain without Ederson and Kyle Walker for Aston Villa's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
Manchester United will be determined to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino will welcome the Red Devils to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening as either side hopes to climb the Premier League table.
Manchester City and Arsenal played out a very tight 0-0 encounter at the Etihad Stadium to keep little between them in the race for the Premier League title.