Manchester City is on an excellent run and has won all of its last eight official matches. They hope to continue that series against Sunderland on New Year’s Day. Pep Guardiola was able to report excellent news for that party.
City had to make do without Jérémy Doku for the last three weeks. The Red Devil suffered an injury after the Champions League match against Real Madrid. That was a loss, because Doku has made great strides this season.
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Doku is back at Man City
He is more important than ever for Pep Guardiola’s team this season. With three goals and six assists in 22 games, he can also provide decent statistics. City have also missed him in recent weeks.
But at his press conference for Sunderland, Guardiola was able to deliver good news. He said that there is a chance that Doku will be able to make minutes on New Year’s Day. “Maybe,” he hedged his position.
Saved for Chelsea?
Doku seems to be fit again, but Guardiola may be wary of bringing him in too soon. Especially because City is facing another busy week. After all, another top match against Chelsea awaits on Sunday.
Doku may therefore be mainly spared for that match. If he will be there against Sunderland, it seems that it will be a substitute at most.
BREAKING: Jeremy Doku could make a return to #ManCity action against Sunderland, says Pep Guardiola.
Pep: “Rodri has come back, maybe he can play a few minutes [vs Sunderland] – looking forward to it desperately! And [Jeremy] Doku maybe, John [Stones] and Oscar [Bobb] no…”
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) December 31, 2025
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