Sun Oct 20 14:16:56 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– **Match Upcoming**: Manchester City will face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, aiming to maintain their unbeaten Premier League start.
– **Current Form**: City has won five and drawn two of their first seven league matches this season, recently defeating Fulham 3-2 before the international break.
– **Injury Updates**: Manager Pep Guardiola announced that Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne are not ready to start, though Ake returned to training. Ake may travel with the team, but his game time is uncertain.
– **Standings**: City is just one point behind Liverpool and level with Arsenal in the Premier League standings.
– **Key Injuries**:
– Rodri, a crucial midfielder, will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury sustained during a match against Arsenal.
– Nathan Ake has not played since September’s international break due to a muscle injury but is expected to strengthen the team’s defense upon his return.
– Oscar Bob is sidelined until the end of the year after suffering a fractured bone during a training session in August.
– **Overall Impact**: The absence of Rodri is a significant blow for City, impacting their performance adversely. Ake’s potential return alongside De Bruyne’s recovery could boost the squad.
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