Ipswich Town vs Manchester City

Manchester City

Out:Rodri

Doubts: Bobb 25%Rúben Dias 25%Stones 25%

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Latest News: In a press conference dominated by talk of Erling Haaland's lengthy new contract, there wasn't much in the way of team news. Pep Guardiola was, however, asked about Haaland being an injury doubt after - in a reporter's words - going "down on his haunches" in the second half at Brentford. "We'll see", said Pep. Rodri (knee) is a long-term absentee, while Ruben Dias (muscle) and John Stones (foot) have been on the sidelines of late. The trip to Ipswich Town very likely also comes too soon for Oscar Bobb (leg): the young winger has only just returned to training after missing the first five months of the season. We're assuming Kyle Walker won't be involved, having expressed a desire to move away. There's a chance that Guardiola could be up to his usual tricks for this one, as a crucial Champions League tie against PSG follows three days after the clash at Portman Road. Assuming he opts for 'control' in the Parc des Princes, with Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish on the flanks, and potentially Ilkay Gundogan alongside Mateo Kovacic in midfield, then we might see the likes of Jeremy Doku and Savio get starts in Gameweek 22 - although this is purely conjecture on our part. Rico Lewis might also be handed a recall for this one, with Ipswich likely to sit in a low block and his ability in the half spaces a potential asset.

Ipswich Town

Out:OgbeneTuanzebe

Doubts: Chaplin 50%Szmodics 25%

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Latest News: We haven't yet heard from Kieran McKenna ahead of Gameweek 22, so the latest team news is unknown. We do know that Conor Chaplin (knee), Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring) and Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) remain out, while McKenna said last Friday that Sammie Szmodics (ankle) had joined the injury list for “a while”. Kalvin Phillips also won't be able to face his parent club, so Sam Morsy will return to the midfield. The swift turnaround could prompt other changes, too, with Ben Johnson or Ben Godfrey coming into the equation if their manager turns to a more conservative shape against the reigning champions. Nathan Broadhead, who lasted 90 minutes against Brighton, may make way. Jack Taylor and Massimo Luongo are rested alternatives to Jens Cajuste in the middle of the park, while we've seen Jacob Greaves and Cameron Burgess share game-time in three-match weeks already this season so there's the potential for more tinkering at centre-back.