Rodri and Jeremy Doku could feature as Manchester City head to Sunderland on New Year’s Day. Key midfielder Rodri was an unused substitute in Saturday’s Premier League win over Nottingham Forest after recovering from his latest injury setback. Jeremy Doku could return from a calf problem (Nick Potts/PA)Winger Doku, who enjoyed a strong start to the season, has been sidelined for the past four games with a calf injury. Their returns are timely with City short of a number of players heading into a busy January programme. Including a trip to Tottenham on February 1, City face 10 games in the space of 32 days in four competitions.

Source: Irish Examiner December 31, 2025 16:11 UTC