Manchester City will be without Ballon d'Or winner Rodri when they host Everton in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed in a blow to the team's efforts to maintain momentum in the title race.

An in-depth look at our visitors to the Etihad Stadium this Saturday…We welcome Everton in a 15:00 (UK) start on 18 October, after almost two weeks without a game due to the second international

Manchester City will be without Rodri against Everton as the Premier League returns this weekend.The Spaniard limped off injured during the early stages of the 1-0 win at Brentford immediately before the international break.

Garner joined Everton from Man United in a bargain £9million deal back in 2022, and he has since forced himself onto the cusp of a senior England call-up. Moyes has backed him to break into the fold under Thomas Tuchel, and now, Garner has admitted that he is targeting a spot in the Three Lions’ World Cup squad.

Manchester City's first Premier League fixture after the October international break is up against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's team will look for a consistent winning run after losing two games in the first seven matches of the season so far. They are fifth in the table with 13 points to their name.

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Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club through the 2028-29 season.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Rodri, Kovacic and not facing Jack Grealish. Credit: BBC. Download . Choose your file . Higher quality (128kbps) Lower quality (64kbps)