Manchester City have been handed a huge setback in the Premier League title race after Phil Foden was withdrawn from the England squad to undergo surgery. Pep Guardiola's side are eight points adrift of table-toppers Arsenal, but the reigning champions have a game in hand.
While the Gunners have quite the advantage, the two clubs must lock horns once more this season in what is poised to be a title-defining tie. City are set to welcome the north London outfit to the Etihad Stadium on April 26, however it remains to be seen whether Foden will be available by then or not.
The 22-year-old has been ruled out of Gareth Southgate's squad to face Ukraine at Wembley as the Three Lions look to extend their bright start to the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. In an official statement from England, Foden had surgery to remove his appendix on Sunday morning.
