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His brief absence from the squad highlighted just how crucial he is to the team. Following an injury sustained on the opening day against Burnley, City struggled without him. Last season, when he did finally return in January, he made an instant impact, delivering one of the greatest Premier League cameos by scoring off the bench in a high-pressure game against Newcastle. Now, as he surpasses club legends in Premier League appearances, including Vincent Kompany, the spotlight is on his continued contributions and influence.