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'Pay lots of attention' - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola calls for focus ahead of Champions League tie

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Pep Guardiola says standards cannot slip despite Manchester City's strong start to the 2022-23 season. City are unbeaten in the Premier League this campaign and have a goal difference of +20 after eight matches.

In the Champions League, City are top of Group B on six points after wins over Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla. Ad City go into their midweek fixture against Copenhagen off the back of a commanding 6-3 win over fierce rivals Manchester United.

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The Spaniard said: «That's the problem, after the game versus United it's the biggest issue [keeping standards high]. »Hopefully I can show them to pay lots of attention.

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