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De Bruyne tore ankle and knee ligaments in the League Cup semi-final win against Everton.

City boss believes that his captain should return in a fortnight despite persistent calf trouble.

Pellegrini's side have scored six more goals than any other team in this year's campaign.

Pellegrini is without five players for the trip to West Ham on 23 January, but Fernandinho will return.

The 39-year-old Frenchman recently became the head coach of New York City FC.

The 27-year-old Ivorian has insisted he is happy at the Etihad Stadium.

Spanish second division side have confirmed an agreement for the right-back.

City captain could be out until the latter part of the season as he continues to suffer from a calf injury.

Spaniard claimed earlier this month that he expects to coach in England next season.

City's goalkeeper, Joe Hart, will be rested for the FA Cup match against Norwich City.

The 34-year-old Argentine will appear in goal for City's game at Carrow Road.

Pellegrini says there will be no one arriving nor leaving in the January transfer window.

Manchester City will be without Vincent Kompany in the New Year.

German magazine Kicker claims Spaniard has agreed to replace Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad.

Pellegrini adds that Sergio Aguero is still not up to playing a full 90 minutes.

The Chilean boss says City were better than Arsenal in the 2-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Pellegrini admits he cannot be sure if Aguero is '100% fit' to start the crunch match.

Joe Hart wants Manchester City to start performing consistently.

Sergio Aguero is back in training before their trip to the Emirates Stadium on Monday, 21 December.

Citizens finished top of Group D after sinking Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Pellegrini believes injuries will not hurt his team's playing style.

Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that Silva will be back on the pitch after missing nine games.

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Manchester City are currently on top of the league due to a better goal difference than second placed Arsenal.

Pellegrini said he thinks his players deserved more, after they were held to a draw at Villa Park.

Manchester City beat Norwich 7-0 on their last visit to the Etihad Stadium.

LVG felt his side were denied a clear penalty in the uninspiring goalless draw with their cross-city rivals.

Captain has missed City's last two games.

Kompany has not started either of the Citizens' last two matches.

Moses ineligible to play against his former club while Reid has a hip problem.