Manchester City vs Brentford: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting XI

Manchester City vs Brentford: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting XI

Manchester City take on Brentford today in a Premier League fixture that is critical to City’s bid to win this season’s Premier League title. After City dropped two points against Everton after an eventful 3-3 draw last Monday, they simply have to beat high-flying Brentford today. Keith Andrews’ side sit 7th on the Premier League table, and will be a handful for City at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side has no choice but to pick up all three points today to put pressure on Arsenal, who sit top of the Premier League table. That is the equation for City ahead of today’s match.

Here is the latest City injury news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven for today’s match.

Latest City injury news.

Manchester City have received a massive boost ahead of today’s match with Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias back in training after lengthy injury layoffs. It remains to be seen if either player will feature in today’s match, but the fact that the pair are back in training does indicate that their return to action is imminent.

Once again, the biggest selection concern for Manchester City is Rodri’s availability for today’s match. Manchester City’s midfield general has missed City’s past three matches due to the injury he sustained in City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal just under a fortnight ago. Pep Guardiola that Rodri remains in doubt for today’s match. The Spanish midfielder isn’t comfortable after his injury, Guardiola explained yesterday. Therefore, his availability for today’s game that City must win is in doubt. All eyes will be focused on any early team news today to see if Rodri will play against Brentford at the Etihad.