Manchester City and West Ham United both recorded important 3-1 victories on Sunday in the Premier League.
Manchester City are grappling with ongoing injury worries ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with in-form Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, as Pep Guardiola navigates a mounting list of absentees.
A flurry of knockout drama unfolded in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as Arsenal edged Brighton, Palace stunned Liverpool, Manchester City rallied past Swansea, Chelsea survived Wolves, and Newcastle brushed aside Tottenham.
Pep Guardiola has insisted that Manchester City are not panicking despite falling six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits it will be difficult to catch Premier League pacesetters Arsenal - even at this early stage of the season.
Manchester City are facing several late fitness tests as they prepare to visit Aston Villa on Sunday, with key midfielder Rodri among those in doubt.