Erik ten Hag will be under pressure to get Manchester United back on track against Tottenham, while Arne Slot has an embarrassment of riches at Liverpool.
A pall of gloom descended on the Etihad Stadium when Rodri crumpled to the turf after a collision with Thomas Partey in the first half of last Sunday's bruising 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Rodri has become indispensible to Pep Guardiola's team and that knowledge was at the core of the audible anxiety when the Spain star limped off with knee ligament damage.
The 28-year-old, one of the leading contenders to win this year's prestigious Ballon d'Or award, is expected to be sidelined for several months in a major blow to City's hopes of winning the Premier League title for a fifth successive season.
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Buccaneers Can Top The Log
Three TAB soccer pools with add-ins totaling R550,000 add spice to this weekend's football line-up, but there's plenty of excitement before that including three PSL matches and a League Cup semi-final tonight.
Lor, Badel Look Happy Together
Frankie Lor is aiming to extend his terrific record in today's Grade 3 January Cup Handicap over 1800m when the trainer saddles Happy Together, Money Catcher and Flamingo Trillion in Happy Valley's sole Group race.
Quid Pro Quo deal now signed and sealed
Top-class three-year-old filly Quid Pro Quo has officially changed ownership after passing her veterinary checks.
Sutherland looks best
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Follow the Green Mile at Greyville
Punters will have a seven-race card to deal with on the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today and trainer Andre Nel could provide everybody with the banker of the day.
Humble Temba the main man
After his team wrapped up a series win over Pakistan on Monday, winning their seventh straight Test match, Temba Bavuma refused to accept the credit for leading from the front.
Ertugral rates Pirates highly
Muhsin Ertugral (below) believes Orlando Pirates are one of the best teams on the continent at the moment.
'Contracts no issue at Reds'
Arne Slot stressed yesterday that contract issues for some of Liverpool's top stars are not a distraction following criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold (above) for his performance against Manchester United.
Dalot: Amorim's 'pinch' inspired me
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says he was stung into action by Ruben Amorim's plea for his senior players to step up and help pull the club out of their downward spiral.
Chiefs must slow Stellies down
BEWARE: COUNTER-ATTACK IS AN ISSUE FOR AMAKHOSI
