Every word from Pep Guardiola on Chelsea sanctions and Man City team news vs Crystal Palace

Pep Guardiola spoke to the media ahead of Manchester City's next Premier League fixture on Monday at Crystal Palace.

In a change from his usual schedule, where pre-match press conferences take place on Friday, Guardiola will face questions from reporters on Thursday this week - four days before the Monday trip to Selhurst Park.

After City drew with Sporting on Wednesday night to confirm a quarter-final place in the Champions League, Guardiola says he couldn't confirm whether Joao Cancelo (illness) or Nathan Ake (injury) would be back in time to face Palace. With less than 24 hours since those comments, it's Guardiola couldn't give any further updates.

Guardiola offered his thoughts on Patrick Vieira's progress as Palace manager, as well as the need to record a victory given City are not in Premier League action for another three weeks after this game.

The big news on Thursday morning saw Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions from the British government, a topic Guardiola was also questioned about.

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The team we faced was really good, always was difficult vs Crystal Palace especially at home and away so difficult. His intention was to play, press. With Hodgson before they defend int he box massively well. Through the months, now just seeing these details, lots of minutes vs Chelsea [before conceding], they're doing really well. Patrick knows perfectly the Premier League, he has been one of the best players of all time in this league. He knows the stadiums, the