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Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Manchester City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they make the trip to Chelsea on Thursday night.

Pep Guardiola's side were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton in the league on Saturday, with the result leaving them in second spot in the table, seven points behind leaders Arsenal.

The Citizens have only won one of their last three in the league, and their next three in England's top flight are against Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Chelsea, who drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in the league on Sunday.

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Ruben Dias

Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown

Ruben Dias remains on the sidelines for Man City, with the centre-back recovering from the hamstring problem that he suffered while representing Portugal at the World Cup.

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Julian Alvarez

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Other
Possible return date: January 5 (vs. Chelsea)

Julian Alvarez is yet to return for Man City due to his involvement in the 2022 World Cup final for Argentina, but the forward could be back in the squad for this contest.

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Aymeric Laporte

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: January 5 (vs. Chelsea)

Aymeric Laporte was not in the squad against Everton last time out due to a back problem, but the centre-back has a chance of returning for the game at Stamford Bridge.

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MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

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