Jamie Carragher is still of the opinion Manchester City are the team to beat as the business end of the Premier League season approaches.
23.02.2024 - 17:14 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City will be hoping to move to within one point of Premier League leaders Liverpool when they face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.
City, who crushed the Cherries in the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium in November, winning 6-1, will be looking to build on Tuesday night's narrow 1-0 triumph over Brentford. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the game to secure a return to winning ways for the Blues after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea three days earlier.
Liverpool responded to City's win over Brentford by adding another three points to their own tally, beating Luton Town 4-1 at Anfield 24 hours later. However, the Merseyside outfit are in Carabao Cup final action this weekend, meaning City have the chance to reel them in once again.
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Ahead of the long trip south, MEN Sport has had a close look at the current state of play on the injury front, including the latest on midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne.
Gvardiol has missed each of City's last three matches after recently suffering ankle ligament damage. He was last included in a matchday squad against Everton on February 10, meaning he has missed the clashes with FC Copenhagen, Chelsea and Brentford.
Fortunately, the Croatian is understood to be making good progress in his recovery, so much so that he could be fit enough in time for the derby against Manchester United on March 3. Guardiola, speaking a little over a week ago, admitted he expected him to be out for "two weeks or three weeks."
Possible return date: Manchester United (H) - March 3
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