Gvardiol, Dias, Savinho - Man City injury news and predicted return dates for FA Cup clash

Injuries have started to pile up for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola at the wrong time, with several absences starting to hurt their squad in another pursuit for glory this season.

In the Premier League, three consecutive draws haven't helped City push pressure back on to Arsenal at the top, with the current gap set to five points - which could be extended to eight if the Gunners pick up a win with their game-in-hand against Liverpool.

Injuries have been a big problem for the manager, particularly across the back-line, as Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and John Stones are set for spells on the side-lines.

There have also been absences for Rayan Ait-Nouri and Omar Marmoush to consider, with the duo competing in the Africa Cup of Nations over the past month.

Fortunately for Guardiola and City, there might, finally, be some respite around the corner, with attention quickly turning attention towards FA Cup third round action this weekend.

A clash vs Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium could allow for rotation to keep players fresh, although there's a fine balance to be struck to avoid a potential cup upset.

So, with that being said, here's a look at the latest City injury news and return dates;