Why Pep Guardiola made no substitutions vs Newcastle as Phil Foden message sent amid Man City struggles

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Pep Guardiola didn't feel the need to make any substitutions in Manchester City's win over Newcastle, despite having a threadbare squad and less than three days to prepare for the game.

City lifted the Super Cup in Athens in the early hours of Thursday morning and didn't return to England until later than evening. The Blues didn't train on Friday and had just 18 players available to face Newcastle on Saturday night for an 8pm kick-off that Guardiola has publicly criticised.

Guardiola's side are without Kevin De Bruyne for a long-term period, while Bernardo Silva and John Stones were missing for a second game running. Aymeric Laporte was not in the squad as City have accepted an offer for the Spaniard, while Joao Cancelo continues to be out of the matchday frame.

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Despite that, Guardiola opted against making changes for the 1-0 win over Newcastle, even when the visitors were pressuring City's goal towards the end of the game.

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Phil Foden hopes this season will present him with the chance to establish himself in the No.10 role after being told by Pep Guardiola to remain patient and work hard for his opportunity.

Foden was the standout performer as Manchester City beat Newcastle United 1-0 at the Etihad on Saturday evening. The 23-year-old setup Julian Alvarez for the only goal of the game, with the Argentinian firing home a wonderful finish on 31 minutes.

It was one of seven chances created by Foden in a masterful display. The Blues' academy graduate has grown frustrated at a lack of minutes recently but took his chance in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne.

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