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Without Rodri, Man City face stiff challenge from Newcastle

Manchester City's Rodri reacts after sustaining an injury during their English Premier League match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Britain on September 22, 2024



Photo credit: Jason Cairnduff | Reuters

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Arsenal will again be without injured captain Martin Odegaard while Leandro Trossard is unavailable after being sent off at The Etihad Stadium last weekend.
  • Chelsea, who have 10 points, will look to continue their encouraging run of form as they welcome seventh-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.
  • Manchester United are at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

London

Premier League leaders Manchester City will have a Rodri-shaped hole in their midfield at Newcastle United on Saturday with their title rivals hoping to see early evidence that the Spaniard's absence will leave the champions vulnerable.

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