Josko Gvardiol has become one of Manchester City’s most consistent attacking outlets
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“Realistically, Manchester City shouldn’t have found a way back into their game against Chelsea on Saturday evening. With Chelsea ahead after three minutes and new signing Abdukodir Khusanov struggling at centre-back, Enzo Maresca’s side should have piled on the pressure and extended their lead. Instead, they stood off, allowed City to work their way into the game, and the home side comfortably won 3-1. City’s main route of attack was, intriguingly, linked to Khusanov’s struggles. In a way, it seemed strange that Pep Guardiola threw him straight into the starting XI, even if John Stones wasn’t fit to start, because there was the option of using Josko Gvardiol there. …”
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