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Pep Guardiola and Juanma Lillo set for rare Matheus Nunes opportunity at Man City this week

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will take the international window to continue his rest following his back surgery in Barcelona but he will keep a very keen eye on how his players fare for their countries.

The Blues are blessed with the cream of the crop when it comes to elite talent so most of the squad will be away from the Etihad for the next week.

They leave having kept a 100 per cent Premier League record on the back of a 5-1 victory over Fulham. However, there is certain to be more planning going on ahead of Guardiola’s return to the touchline.

Here are three things he may consider over the next few days. Rare Nunes opportunity Perhaps initially Guardiola and step-in Juanma Lillo will look inwardly towards the players who remain.

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