Pep Guardiola has named Kevin De Bruyne on the bench for a second consecutive game as they prepare to face Tottenham.
Manchester City has a huge opportunity to close the gap and pile the pressure on Arsenal if they can get a win against Tottenham.
Antonio Conteβs sides have always caused the Spanish manager issues but Spurs have been far from their best this season. They humiliated Spurs 4-2 only a few weeks ago but they always seem to stutter against them despite the context of the surrounding campaign.
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But Guardiola must be feeling extra confident today as he left one of his best players, De Bruyne on the bench again.
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While Tottenham is given a huge boost with new signing, Pedro Porro coming into the squad although he starts on the bench.
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