City have suffered nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions.

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Stokes had said he was open to returning to the ODI team but suffered a hamstring problem in the Test series victory over New Zealand

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The Norway striker has scored just once in his last five appearances, with City struggling to create chances.

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The Norway striker has scored just once in his last five appearances, with City struggling to create chances.

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The Norway striker has scored just once in his last five appearances, with City struggling to create chances.

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Ederson is doubtful for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

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The defender has a muscle problem.

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The defender has a muscle problem.

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Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick in the Gunners’ win against Crystal Palace and Sandro Tonali bagged a brace for Newcastle against Brentford.

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Lauren Bell took another four wickets for the tourists

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Laure Bell took another four wickets for the tourists.

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Slot must sit in the stands for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton.

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Laure Bell took another four wickets for the tourists.

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Slot must sit in the stands for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton.

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Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie at the Allianz Stadium left Guardiola’s side languishing in 22nd place

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City have lost seven of their last 10 games and are in danger of missing out on the last 16.

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The Spaniard signed a contract extension through to 2027

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Aston Villa will look to climb the table.

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Mackenzie Kinsella, 15, had travelled from Australia to watch Saturday’s game against Liverpool but Storm Darragh forced the game to be postponed

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Mackenzie Kinsella, 15, had travelled from Australia to watch Saturday’s game against Liverpool but Storm Darragh forced the game to be postponed

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