Get the City transfer window latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola will be encouraged by the fitness of Jack Grealish as he has completed another week of training, moving him closer to being match ready.
Kevin De Bruyne was introduced into the Spurs defeat at the 79th minute, and though he added a much-needed attacking impetus with his world-class quality, he was nowhere near full match fitness.
City fans will be optimistic going into their first home match of the season as their new signing is in line to start as they look to catch up to fellow title challengers Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
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