Manchester City return to Premier League action against West Ham United on Wednesday night having successfully defended the EFL Cup.

Pep Guardiola's side were taken to a penalty shootout by Chelsea, but the North-West giants were eventually able to emerge victorious at Wembley Stadium.

However, the victory came at a cost with more players joining an already lengthy injury list ahead of two more matches this week.

Here, Sports Mole looks at Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their encounter with Manuel Pellegrini's side.

Aymeric Laporte

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscular
Possible return date: March 16

Aymeric Laporte was substituted at half time of the EFL Cup final and although the nature of the injury is unclear, Guardiola expects the Frenchman to be absent until the middle of March.

Fernandinho

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

Fernandinho sustained a muscular injury ahead of extra time in the EFL Cup final, and Guardiola has ruled the Brazilian out until the middle of March.

Gabriel Jesus

Status: Doubtful
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: February 27

Gabriel Jesus has missed the last two games with a thigh problem, but Guardiola has previously indicated that the forward is not far away from a return.

John Stones

Status: Doubtful
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: February 27

John Stones has been absent for the same matches as Jesus, but the defender could feature in Wednesday's 18-man squad after a groin problem.

Fabian Delph

Status: Doubtful
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: February 27

Fabian Delph was not involved against Schalke 04 and Chelsea due to illness, but the midfielder may be available for the contest with the Hammers.

Benjamin Mendy

Status: Doubtful
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: February 27

Benjamin Mendy has been dealing with a knee problem for the past month, but the Frenchman is closing in on a return to the first-team squad.

Claudio Bravo

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

Claudio Bravo will not return from an Achilles injury until the closing weeks of the season at the earliest.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Manchester City have no suspensions ahead of this game.