Pep Guardiola makes double Manchester City team news decision ahead of Luton Town FA Cup tie

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Published on 2024-02-27 15:00:00

The upcoming FA Cup clash for Manchester City against Luton Town on Tuesday presents a challenge for manager Pep Guardiola, who must make decisions regarding the fitness of key players Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne. The treble-winners are on a current unbeaten streak as they defend their Emirates FA Cup title and aim to reach the quarter-finals of the competition.

Having defeated both Huddersfield Town and Tottenham in previous rounds, Manchester City now face Luton Town, a team they last faced in the FA Cup in 1969. Despite a recent victory over Luton in the Premier League, Guardiola is focused on securing another win to progress in the competition. Guardiola’s only FA Cup defeat in the fifth round came in 2018 against Wigan, and he is eager to reach the quarter-finals again, possibly setting up a trip to Wembley Stadium.

The FA Cup tie comes amidst important Premier League fixtures against Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as a UEFA Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen. Guardiola faces a dilemma in selecting his team due to concerns over the fitness of Grealish and De Bruyne. While Grealish returned to the squad after a calf injury, De Bruyne has been managing hamstring concerns but is expected to be available for the upcoming match.

Guardiola remains cautious about De Bruyne’s fitness but is hopeful that both players will be able to contribute on Tuesday. The team selection will depend on the players’ fitness levels and performance in training. Grealish could potentially start the game against Luton, allowing Guardiola to assess the squad and make informed decisions for the match. The manager’s priority is to maintain the team’s winning momentum and secure another victory in the FA Cup.

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