Manchester City have been handed a major boost before their return to Premier League action against Leeds United later this month.
They visit Elland Road on December 28, currently sitting in second place ahead of a vital winter period. Pep Guardiola will, undoubtedly, have his eyes set on a third consecutive title win despite the current four-point gap between themselves and table-toppers Arsenal.
Without the services of key midfielder Tyler Adams through suspension, the Whites and Jesse Marsch face an increasingly difficult challenge and one which is set to become even tougher following recent results in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.