Rodri is set to be ruled out for a significant period of time after suffering a serious knee injury in the Premier League draw with Arsenal and there are fears he may not return this season. The Manchester City midfielder went down clutching his right knee and was forced off after 21 minutes at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City’s Premier League title ambitions have taken a huge hit with the news that star player Rodri has suffered a season-ending injury. Rodri limped off just 16 minutes into the epic 2-2 draw against title rivals Arsenal last Sunday after jarring his right knee whilst battling Thomas Partey.

Rodri is expected to miss the rest of the season through injury, so how will Manchester City compensate for his absence?

Manchester United kick off their Europa League campaign with a home game against FC Twente at Old Trafford on Wednesday (8pm, TNT Sports 1). This will be the first meeting between the two sides and it will be an emotional one for United boss Erik ten Hag who grew up supporting the Dutch side before making over 200 appearances for them in three separate spells.

Manchester United plays FC Twente in the Europa League this week. Get the latest team news, projected lineups and match predictions.

Manchester City take on Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday night as the matches start to come thick and fast for Pep Guardiola’s side. It will be just over 48 hours since City’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and it is likely that Guardiola will use some heavy squad rotation against their Championship opposition.