Man City injury list: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Arsenal

Manchester City face Arsenal this weekend in a potential Premier League title-decider.

Pep Guardiola's side eased past Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge last weekend to capitalise on Arsenal's surprise home loss to Bournemouth.

The Gunners are six points clear at the top heading into this encounter, but with City holding a game in hand, they know that a win against the leaders could prove critical in the title race.

The Sporting News takes a look at the current players sidelined for Man City as they gear up for the remaining fixtures this season.

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Man City injury list

Below is the latest injury picture for Manchester City, and estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Nico O'Reilly

• Injury: Hamstring
• Expected return date: April 19 (vs. Arsenal)

O'Reilly went off during the Chelsea game and there were concerns he could miss out this weekend, but Guardiola said on Friday that he expects the versatile youngster to be available.

John Stones

• Injury: Calf
• Expected return date: April 19 (vs. Arsenal)

It came as a surprise when John Stones withdrew from the England international squad between the two matches in the March international break, forced to pull out prior to the Japan defeat after suffering a calf injury.

England boss Thomas Tuchel called it a "minor incident" and said they were simply "being careful". Still, Stones missed the Liverpool and Chelsea games after the break, and there is no guarantee he makes the squad for this weekend.

Ruben Dias

• Injury: Hamstring
• Expected return date: April 22 (vs. Burnley)

After picking up a hamsting injury in the second Champions League match against Real Madrid, centre-back Dias missed the Carabao Cup final and withdrew from international duty. He was not ready to return against Chelsea, and Guardiola ruled him out of the Arsenal showdown.

Josko Gvardiol

• Injury: Tibia fracture
• Expected return date: May

Man City suffered a brutal blow in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, as the opening match of 2026 brought with it terrible news. Defender Gvardiol, who has been a pillar of consistency for City in recent seasons, went down in the second half with a tibia fracture, confirmed by the club the following day.

City confirmed that Gvardiol underwent surgery for the broken leg. His recover is progressing well and there is home the Croatia international will return to action before the end of the season.

Man City predicted lineup vs. Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Donnarumma (GK)

Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly

Silva, Rodri

Semenyo, Cherki, Doku

Haaland

Man City fixture schedule: Next five games

• Man City vs. Arsenal | Premier League | Sunday, April 19
• Burnley vs. Man City | Premier League | Wednesday, April 22
• Man City vs. Southampton | FA Cup semifinal | Saturday, April 25 
• Everton vs. Man City | Premier League | Monday, May 4
• Man City vs. Brentford | Premier League | Saturday, May 9