Rodri and Foden available for City vs Spurs

Manchester City will welcome Tottenham to the Etihad on Saturday with Rodri and Phil Foden available to play, offering a timely boost for a side seeking to maintain momentum after a strong opening win. Rodri and Foden both missed City’s 4-0 victory at Wolves, but Guardiola confirmed they are in contention to feature against Spurs. Ederson’s involvement remains under consideration, while Savinho, Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol were ruled out of the match, leaving City short in certain positions but otherwise closer to full strength.

City’s 4-0 win at Wolves launched the new campaign with a convincing performance that showcased the impact of several new arrivals and the resilience of a squad accustomed to title expectations. James Trafford started in goal in place of Ederson, who had been sidelined by illness, and impressed enough to keep Guardiola from prematurely naming his preferred number one ahead of the Spurs game. Guardiola indicated the decision would be made after further assessment and training, underscoring a cautious approach as the squad settles into the season.

Rodri’s return to fitness tops the anticipated lineup updates. The Spain international has endured a...