Manchester City ended their five-match winless run away from home in the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 2-0 victory over Villarreal, becoming the first side to win at the Estadio de la Ceramica since Real Madrid in March.
Erling Haaland's goal-scoring form continues to be a driving force for Manchester City, but manager Pep Guardiola has warned that the team cannot afford to depend solely on the Norwegian striker.
Erling Haaland has played down fears of injury after leaving Norway's squad early, with the Manchester City striker enjoying some downtime ahead of the Premier League's return.
Manchester City defender John Stones has admitted he came close to quitting football last season after enduring a series of serious injuries that left him mentally and physically drained.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted fatigue, injuries and Arsenal's quality forced his side into an unusually defensive approach in their 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Sunday.
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush faces an anxious wait over his fitness after suffering a knee ligament injury while on international duty with Egypt.