Three for three in Premier League matches so far this season, Manchester City endeavour to prolong their perfect start when Brentford visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Pep Guardiola's men went into the international break sitting pretty at the top of the standings, having seen off Chelsea, Ipswich Town and most recently West Ham United in their first trio of matches in 2024-25.
The Citizens are only above Liverpool on goals scored, though, while Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and upcoming opponents Brentford are all within touching distance.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Bees, who have taken six points from a possible nine so far.
Erling Haaland
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Other
Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Brentford)
Erling Haaland will be allowed to take compassionate leave for Saturday's game should be wish, as the striker recently lost a close family friend.
Nathan Ake
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: November 2 (vs. Bournemouth)
Nathan Ake was stretchered off with a muscle injury while playing for the Netherlands against Germany, and Guardiola has revealed that the Dutchman will be out until after the next international break.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg fracture
Possible return date: December 4 (vs. Nottingham Forest)
City's only long-term absentee, young attacker Oscar Bobb is on the mend from a debilitating leg break and is not expected to be back in action before December at the earliest.
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Brentford)
Phil Foden has been laid low by a nasty stomach bug over the past couple of weeks and was forced to withdraw from the England squad as a result, but City staff are reportedly optimistic that he will be fine for the weekend.
Savinho
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Brentford)
Savinho was an unexpected absentee from the win over West Ham with a knee problem, but he is now back in training and expected to be back in contention for Saturday's game.
MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST
Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.
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