Overview
- Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri is available after a long knee layoff and a July groin setback at the Club World Cup.
- Phil Foden is back from an ankle issue, while Mateo Kovacic, Joško Gvardiol and Savinho remain out injured.
- Guardiola declined to say whether James Trafford will start again in goal as rumors link Ederson with Galatasaray.
- The manager cautioned against declaring City "back" following the 4-0 opening win at Wolves, noting it was only one game.
- Tottenham opened with a 3-0 win over Burnley, and Guardiola praised new Spurs boss Thomas Frank as a top-class manager.