Swine flu.

Both players have been suffering from the H1N1 virus, while a number of other backroom staff members have reported flu-like symptoms and have had samples taken and told to stay away from Eastlands in order to minimize the chances of the spread of infection. A Manchester City spokesman (according to an unofficial site) compared the situation to that of Middlesborough a few seasons back when they had to postpone a fixture and forfeit three points due to player illness.

This flu just doesn't want to go away does it ? Mind you, if theres one thing good thats come from it , its that Bellamy caught it (not a bitter West Ham fan here at all......!)