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Manchester City know only wins will do from here if they are to snatch the Premier League title from Arsenal.
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Pep Guardiola’s side play their game in hand against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, where a victory will trim the Gunners’ advantage to two points with two games remaining.
City will then turn their attentions towards Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea, with a trip to Bournemouth and a home game against Aston Villa to come in the final week of the season.
Such an intensive run of games to end the season means the injury picture at City and keeping key men fit will be crucial to their prospects.
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Man City injury list
Below is the latest injury picture for Manchester City, and estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Rodri
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Injury: Groin
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Expected return date: May 13 (vs. Crystal Palace)
Rodri has returned to something close to his best form over recent weeks, with the improvement in City’s wider performances no coincidence. However, a groin injury sustained during the closing stages of the crucial victory over Arsenal ruled him out of four straight games. Guardiola has chopped and changed his midfield selections in the Spain international‘s absence.
“He is better, we will see in training this afternoon,” the City manager said on the eve of the Palace game, although it remains to be seen how much game time might be feasible for Rodri ahead of the cup final.
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Abdukodir Khusanov
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Injury: Knock
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Expected return date: May 13 (vs. Crystal Palace)
Amid injuries to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol during 2026, Khusanov has formed an effective centre-back partnership with January arrival Marc Guehi. They suffered a tough second half during the chaotic 3-3 draw at Everton, and Khusanov suffered a knock in the match that ruled him out of the 3-0 win over Brentford. Guardiola also put him in the “getting better” club alongside Rodri.
Josko Gvardiol
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Injury: Tibia fracture
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Expected return date: May
Man City suffered a brutal blow in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, as the opening match of 2026 brought with it terrible news. Defender Gvardiol, who has been a pillar of consistency for City in recent seasons, went down in the second half with a tibia fracture, confirmed by the club the following day.
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City confirmed that Gvardiol underwent surgery for the broken leg. He recently returned to training and there is optimism that the Croatia international will return to action before the end of the season.
Man City predicted lineup vs. Crystal Palace
Man City fixture schedule: Next games
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Man City vs. Crystal Palace | Premier League | Wednesday, May 13
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Chelsea vs. Man City | FA Cup final | Saturday, May 16
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Bournemouth vs. Man City | Premier League | Tuesday, May 19
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Man City vs. Aston Villa | Premier League | Sunday, May 24
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