Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE De Bruyne and Laporte latest ahead of Man City vs Bournemouth

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth.

Just a few days on from their trip to east Germany to face RB Leipzig in the Champions League, City will be back on the road for another long journey away day at the weekend as they travel to the south coast to face the Cherries.

Guardiola's side have drawn their last two matches despite taking the lead and dominating large periods after being unable to kill off their opponents and the manager will be looking for a reaction from his players.

Arsenal once again will have played their match, Leicester City at the King Power, before City kick-off so they will know exactly where they stand before taking to the field.

Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte missed the draw with Leipzig due to illness and Guardiola may provide an update on their condition.

You can follow what the Blues boss has to say right here.

It's a slightly later press conference than normal today and we're expecting Guardiola at 13:30.

Welcome to MEN Sport's coverage of Pep Guardiola's press conference ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.