Haaland, Ederson, Stones - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Tottenham

Manchester City are back in FA Cup action on Friday night as they take on Tottenham in the fourth round of the competition.

City overcame Championship opposition in Huddersfield Town in the last round to book an evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ahead of the game, Pep Guardiola has been given a major boost with the news that Erling Haaland is closing in on a return.

The Man City boss has revealed that the clash vs Tottenham will come too soon for the Norwegian to be included in the squad. But two players in John Stones and Ederson could make their return.

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With that in mind, here is the latest injury news from the treatment room at the Etihad Stadium. Included are the dates on which they could make their comebacks.

Injury: Leg

Possible return date: February

What we know: The centre-back limped off in the first half of the FA Cup third round clash against Huddersfield earlier this month. There has been no time-frame put on his return but it has been confirmed that he won’t be available for the FA Cup clash vs Tottenham.

Injury: Unspecified

Possible return date: vs Tottenham (January 26)

What we know: Ederson was forced off in the opening exchanges of the Premier League clash against Newcastle United earlier this month. He is however expected to be fit to feature against Tottenham after shaking off the problem.

Injury: Ankle

Possible return date: vs Tottenham (January 26)

What we know: The defender has missed the last four league matches after picking up the injury against Everton last month. He has