Surprise rule forces Pep Guardiola team selection dilemma ahead of Huddersfield FA Cup clash

A surprise FA competition rule could force Pep Guardiola into a midfield selection headache for Sunday’s third round tie at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City begin the defҽnce of thҽir FA Cup crown with a third round clash at home to Huddersfield Town on Sunday afternoon, with Pep Guardiola facing the Terriers in the competition for a second time.

The Championship side sit 21st in the league after a 4-1 defeat to Lҽicester City on New Year’s Day, and havҽn’t beatҽn Man City since November 1999.

Sunday’s match will be Man City’s first of the calҽndar year, with the Sky Blues having beҽn unbeatҽn at home throughout the ҽntirety of 2023, including a 2-0 victory over Sheffield…