INJURIES AND AFCON HIT BLUES

CITY COULD BE WITHOUT SEVEN PLAYERS THIS WEEKEND

- By JACK FLINTHAM

CITY left the Stadium of Light frustrated on New Year's Day after taking 14 shots but failing to break down a stubborn Sunderland back line.

Josko Gvardiol had arguably the best two chances as his pointblank header was saved and his clever flick cracked the outside of the post.

Unfortunately for City, there now appears to be up to seven players who could miss tomorrow's big game against Chelsea due to either injury or international call-ups.