The situation for Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri at Manchester City remains difficult as the left-back spent another match on the bench during Saturday's game against Ipswich, valid for the seventh round of the Premier League. Aït-Nouri has yet to feature in a domestic league match this season and has not played a competitive game since his appearance in the League Cup on September 17. Given his current lack of involvement, a move during the January winter transfer window, potentially on loan, is being suggested, despite his contract running until 2030. Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the table with 21 points following a 3-2 victory over tenth-placed Ipswich.