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Published on 2024-08-15 10:07:11
Paul Merson is predicting that Manchester City and Chelsea will draw when they face off on Sunday evening. Merson believes that City are somewhat undercooked and may struggle in their opening matches of the season. Despite City winning against Manchester United in the Community Shield, Guardiola has warned about his team’s lack of match sharpness heading into the clash with Chelsea.
Guardiola has pointed out that key players such as Rodri, Kyle Walker, John Stones and Phil Foden were given extended breaks after the European Championship final, which could result in them not starting against Chelsea. Guardiola believes the long vacations for these players will be beneficial in the long run but could have consequences for the team in the short term. City will have to battle to avoid dropping points, especially in tough matches like the one against Chelsea.
City fans may not be happy with Merson’s prediction of a 1-1 draw, as they will be hoping for a winning start to the season. Guardiola has expressed concerns about his team’s readiness and has highlighted the upcoming matches against Chelsea and Ipswich as challenging fixtures. While City may struggle in the short term due to various factors, Guardiola is optimistic that the team’s long-term prospects will benefit from the extended breaks given to key players.
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