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 Conte’s 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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XI | Ederson, Lewis, Walker (C), Akanji, Ake, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez, Haaland
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Dias, Phillips, Gundogan, Laporte, De Bruyne, Gomez, Perrone, Palmer#ManCity | @HaysWorldwide pic.twitter.com/UD0PGHaxD9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 5, 2023
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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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 5, 2023