Man City's struggles without Rodri expose four transfer decisions that haven't worked yet
Another game without Rodri, another defeat.
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Pep Guardiola substitutions show where Kalvin Phillips really stands in Man City plans
This was another game without Rodri - Manchester City's fifth such occasion this season - as the Spaniard served a one-match suspension. Kalvin Phillips started the first of those five games but hasn't started since, with Guardiola playing five others in defensive midfield since from the start. Manu Akanji and Bernardo Silva have also played midfield roles in recent weeks, suggesting Phillips is at least sixth in the midfield hierarchy and potentially as low as eighth. Guardiola named Nathan Ake as another capable of playing in that position on Tuesday, too.
Nathan Ake and Mateo Kovacic return - Man City fans pick line-up to face Aston Villa
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was adamant this week his team will win the Premier League this season.
Man City suffer Rodri and Jack Grealish blow ahead of Aston Villa clash
Manchester City will be without Rodri and Jack Grealish for Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa after the pair picked up their fifth bookings of the season against Tottenham.
Man City vs Tottenham live - team news and build-up ahead of Premier League clash
Manchester City will be hoping to pick up an important three points when Tottenham travel to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.
Tottenham target Man City 'outcast' and more transfer rumours
Joao Cancelo has no interest in playing for Manchester City as long as Pep Guardiola is manager, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola tips Tottenham to come out all guns blazing at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is expecting Tottenham to ignore their defensive issues and opt for a strategy of all-out attack when they visit Manchester City on Sunday.
Man City get double injury boost as Pep Guardiola gives updates on trio
John Stones could return to the Manchester City team on Sunday with Pep Guardiola impressed by the defender's fitness.