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Man City were not able to cut the deficit to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as they failed to beat a fragile Tottenham side on Sunday, while attention soon turns to the Carabao Cup
Manchester City failed to narrow the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo put City ahead after a controlled performance in the first-half. But the home side came out the better side and Dominic Solanke's brace, including a superb second, rescued a point.
It means Pep Guardiola's men are now six points behind the Gunners after they thumped Leeds United 4-0. City are next in action in midweek, when they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Here, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at the latest City injury news and return dates after the frustrating draw at Tottenham...
Rayan Cherki
Cherki's substitution in the second half against Tottenham played a big part in City losing their momentum. After scoring the game's first and coming so close to doubling their lead not long later, the playmaker was forced to receive treatment.
He played on, but was replaced by Tijjani Reijnders in the 69th minutes.
Possible return date: Newcastle (H) - Wednesday 4 February
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Jeremy Doku
Doku dropped to the turf just after the half-hour mark against Galatasaray last week. The 23-year-old came into the starting XI for the first time in three games after coming off the bench against Wolves.
"It's a big miss [once he goes off]. Jeremy is an important player for so many reasons. We'll see," said Guardiola after the game to broadcasters. In his press conference, the City boss' confirmed that the early diagnosis is that he will be unavailable for Tottenham.
"Jeremy has had these muscular problems with the demands and his efforts. Hopefully in March he can be ready to help us. He was exceptional in Madrid and in Norway he could not play for the injury that everyone knows what happened in Old Trafford. Unfortunately he's not ready for a few more days."
Possible return date: Newcastle (H) - Wednesday 4 February
Ruben Dias
In the 1-1 draw against Chelsea, Dias was taken off as a precautionary measure and replaced by Nathan Ake. The centre-back has missed every game since with a hamstring injury.
A return in February is expected, with City in action seven times next month.
Possible return date: February
Josko Gvardiol
Like Dias, Gvardiol suffered a broken leg in the draw against Chelsea at the start of the year. It was confirmed that the 23-year-old would have surgery on a fractured tibia.
As a result of his long-term absence, City signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace to strengthen Guardiola's options in defence.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Savinho
The Brazilian has been out with a quad problem since the draw at Sunderland over the festive period. Like Gvardiol, his injury forced City to bring in a new face in the January transfer window, with Antoine Semenyo purchased from AFC Bournemouth.
Guardiola has provided few updates on his return, but he previously said he would miss at least six weeks, suggesting a return early next month is likely.
Possible return date: February.
Mateo Kovacic
The only long-term absentee at City, Kovacic has been out with an ankle injury since November. It's understood that his recovery is progressing well and a return in March is possible.
Possible return date: March.
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