Rodri and Jeremy Doku could return for Manchester City at Sunderland

Their returns are timely with City short of a number of players heading into a busy January programme.

Rodri in action against Bournemouth (Martin Rickett/PA)

Rodri and Jeremy Doku could feature as Manchester City head to Sunderland on New Year’s Day.

Key midfielder Rodri was an unused substitute in Saturday’s Premier League win over Nottingham Forest after recovering from his latest injury setback.