Pep Guardiola felt that Ruben Dias wasn't aggressive enough to stop James Maddison for Leicester City's first goal on Boxing Day because he didn't want to get a yellow card.
25.12.2021 - 17:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are first up to the plate in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Having coasted to a third title in four seasons, Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team are in pole position, once again, after putting together eight wins on the bounce - with their two most-recent victories conjuring up 11 goals against Leeds United and Newcastle United.
Injury-hit Leicester City are the next opponents to try and halt that eye-catching run this afternoon (3pm).
Due to a rise in Covid-19 cases
Pep Guardiola felt that Ruben Dias wasn't aggressive enough to stop James Maddison for Leicester City's first goal on Boxing Day because he didn't want to get a yellow card.
Manchester United are preparing to make the trip to Newcastle as they finally play for the first time during this festive period.
Pep Guardiola said that Ruben Dias didn't want to risk a yellow card when he allowed James Maddison to beat him and get Leicester back into the game.
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