Man City boss Guardiola admits Ake absence

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola expects Nathan Ake to be out for an extended period.

Ake was forced off with a knock in the second-half of their 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

Guardiola said: "Yeah it is difficult but it is what it is. He played two games this week with his national team and sometimes this happens.

"It is what it is. John [Stones] will be better soon I think, Kyle will be longer, Nathan will now be longer.

"Rico [Lewis] played exceptionally well today and with the guys we have we will do it."