Injuries bite as Man City launch United pursuit
- Published: 22 Dec 2012 at 10.46
- Online news: Sports
Manchester City's bid to reel in Premier League leaders Manchester United has been jeopardised by injuries to key players as they prepare to open their Christmas campaign at home to Reading on Saturday.
Manchester City's players celebrate scoring a goal against Newcastle United during their English Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, on December 15, 2012. City's bid to reel in league leaders Man United has been jeopardised by injuries to key players as they prepare to open their Christmas campaign at home to Reading on Saturday.
Six points off the pace after their 3-2 loss in the Manchester derby on December 9, the champions could be missing captain Vincent Kompany and midfielder Samir Nasri for the Royals' visit to the Etihad Stadium.
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