Man City given double injury boost but leave Erling Haaland doubt

Savinho and Phil Foden are both available to face Brentford on Saturday but a decision has not been taken on Erling Haaland.

Foden missed two Manchester City games before the international break with a mystery illness and also sat out England games, but returned to training on Wednesday and Pep Guardiola is comfortable with how much better the player is. Savinho, who missed the West Ham match with a knee problem, was also back at the City Football Academy this week and will be back in the matchday squad on Saturday.

Guardiola said that Rodri and Foden had trained 'really good', and Savinho is also expected to be available. However, a decision will be delayed on Haaland following the death of a close family friend.

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"It was a tough moment for him and his family, it was sad news for a close person of him and his family," said Guardiola. "Our thoughts are for them. It's sad and we will see tomorrow if he is able mentally and physically to play."

Guardiola is not expecting an easy test on Saturday against a Brentford team that have started very well. The West Londoners are sixth after three games and usually make things difficult for the Blues.

"I don't remember an easy game against a Thomas Frank team, a person who I admire," said the City boss. "Since they were promoted, they have always been tough here and there and this will be o exception. They changed the shape, maybe a bit more to how they played in the Championship.

"They have a really good process and the high pressing is unbelievable, man to man, so aggressive and they defend so tight and