Pep Guardiola sends Kevin De Bruyne warning as Man City provide Kalvin Phillips update

05.01.2024 - 20:59 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The weekend is almost upon us and for Manchester City it means the beginning of their FA Cup journey for the season. Last year's competition will hold a special place in the hearts of City fans thanks to the sensational final victory over Manchester United.

The result secured the Blues their second trophy of what would become a five-accolade haul and put Pep Guardiola's side into the history books.

This season, City will begin their run against struggling Huddersfield Town at the Etihad. However, the FA Cup is by no means the only thing on Guardiola's plate at present.

Take a look at the big talking points in our headlines below. READ MORE: Guardiola issues injury updates READ MORE: Every word from Guardiola's press conference Guardiola warned that Kevin De Bruyne will suffer a recurrence of his hamstring injury if City don't manage is return correctly this month.

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