Manchester City v Huddersfield Town

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16 Aug 2018
Sergio Aguero, Man City
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Huddersfield Town travel to the Etihad Stadium where they earned a 0-0 draw last season. 

Team news

Manchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for around three months after the midfielder sustained a knee injury in training on Wednesday. (Details)

But David Silva has trained this week and could be available. Danilo (ankle) remains out.

Huddersfield Town's Zanka has been ruled out with a muscular problem and Jonathan Hogg (hip) is doubtful. 

Danny Williams is back in training but will not yet be considered for action.

Did you know?

Huddersfield Town were the only side to stop Manchester City from scoring at home in the Premier League last season, drawing 0-0 in May.

Man City have failed to score in their last four home league meetings with the Terriers. They have never previously gone five consecutive home league matches without a goal versus an opponent.

Sergio Aguero has scored 11 goals in his last seven PL appearances at the Etihad Stadium. 

David Silva's next PL appearance will be his 250th for Man City. The Spaniard has scored 48 goals while his 75 assists are more than any other player in the competition since his debut.

Referee: Andre Marriner
Assistants: 
Simon Long, Richard West
Fourth official: 
Lee Mason

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