Gundogan pets his team-mate, Kevin De Bruyne who has been ruled out 6 weeks

Manchester City have confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss up to six weeks. The Belgium international has suffered a muscle injury.

De Bruyne pulled up sharply in the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and was substituted just before the hour mark, sparking fears that he could be set for a spell on the sidelines.

"It's a big blow, isn't it? It is, but we have to move forward.

"I'm not saying anything that anyone doesn't know, it is unfortunate for him and for us and we have to find a solution because everyone in their own life is struggling in the situation we are living and we have to adapt."

Manchester City return to action for Saturday's FA Cup clash against League Two Cheltenham Town. 

It's been gathered Kevin De Bruyne could miss as many nine games, including the trip to Liverpool and Champions League first leg against Borussia 

Monchengladbach.