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Joao Cancelo's new role worked vs West Ham but also exposed Man City's biggest problem

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Judging by the ease with which Manchester City saw off West Ham on Sunday, you wouldn't have known that they'd suffered a hefty transfer blow earlier in the week.

Two Erling Haaland goals took the three points for City and the headlines, as he swiftly put to bed any doubts about his ability to adapt to Pep Guardiola's system and the Premier League.

But it was further back on the pitch, specifically at left-back where the most interesting Guardiola innovations were happening.

By and large City's transfer window has gone pretty well, but the whole Marc Cucurella saga has definitely left a bitter taste in the mouth.

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When the clock strikes 11pm on 1 September and the transfer window closes, Manchester City will be pretty happy with their summer business.

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