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Rodri Returns: Man City's Midfield Maestro Back in Action
4 Jan
Summary
- Rodri starts for Manchester City after a three-month injury layoff.
- Chelsea makes five changes, including a new goalkeeper.
- Captain Reece James returns to Chelsea's starting lineup.

Manchester City has made three notable changes to their squad, highlighted by the return of Rodri. The midfielder makes his first start in three months, having recovered from a hamstring injury sustained against Brentford.
Fellow Spaniard Nico Gonzalez is absent from the squad after being substituted at Sunderland. Josko Gvardiol and Tijjani Reijnders have also been brought into the starting eleven.
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane has implemented five changes from their previous fixture against Bournemouth. Filip Jorgensen is in goal, and captain Reece James returns, replacing Moises Caicedo who is suspended.




