Guardiola Hopeful: Rodri Nears Return for Crucial Sunderland Clash

• Manchester City's Rodri is set to return from a hamstring injury, with Pep Guardiola hoping he can play "a few minutes" against Sunderland.
• Jeremy Doku, sidelined for three weeks with a leg injury, might also feature in the crucial Premier League match.
• City aims for their ninth straight win to pressure league leaders Arsenal, who are five points ahead.
• John Stones and Oscar Bobb remain unavailable due to injuries, adding to City's squad challenges.
• Guardiola cautioned against underestimating Sunderland, highlighting their tough home record against top teams like Newcastle, Arsenal, and Aston Villa.

Why It Matters: Rodri and Doku's potential return boosts Man City for the vital Sunderland match.