After another full week off from action, Pep Guardiola’s men return to the Etihad Stadium this weekend to face an in-form Brighton & Hove Albion.The Premier League champions produced a somewhat

City’s injury problems have deepened after Nathan Ake joined John Stones and Manuel Akanji on the sidelines. Jack Grealish is back on the bench following his rare start in the Plymouth win. Rodri could return before the end of the season after stepping up his return from knee surgery but is unlikely to be rushed back into action.

After a rare week off from action, Manchester City return to Premier League play as they travel to face top-four rivals Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.