City injury-hit backline faces ultimate test
Manchester Evening News|March 28, 2024
PEP Guardiola is facing the biggest game of City’s season without three of his most valuable defenders available.
JOE BRAY
City injury-hit backline faces ultimate test

Players returned to the City Football Academy yesterday to begin preparations for the Premier League title showdown with Arsenal, who lead the way a point above the Blues.

However, Guardiola has seen his players pick up a number of concerning injuries over the international break, including captain Kyle Walker and influential centreback John Stones.

Versatile defender Manu Akanji missed Switzerland’s friendly at Ireland with a knock, with all three players doubtful to face Arsenal.

All three started the draw at Anfield before the break, but Guardiola may have to turn to a completely untested back line to beat the Gunners.

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