Ruben Dias will be sidelined for up to six weeks and Josko Gvardiol is out for "a long time" as Manchester City battle a growing defensive crisis, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Dias, Gvardiol sidelined as Man City face defensive crisis

Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that he is "100 per cent" committed to Newcastle as he dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Manchester United manager's job.

Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of Man Utd job

Manchester City have confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken leg in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City's Gvardiol out with broken leg

Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has held talks about potentially taking over at the Etihad.

Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds

The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season's Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.

What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window

Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.

Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City paid the price for their sloppy finishing in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland that dealt a major blow to their title hopes on Thursday.

Guardiola vexed by Man City's sloppy finishing in Sunderland draw

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a major setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Thursday.

Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate

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