Pep Guardiola has told Manchester United they should name a stand after new chief executive Omar Berrada if he manages to turn the club back into a major force on his own.
07.01.2024 - 05:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City is gearing up to defend their title in the FA Cup as they face Championship strugglers Huddersfield Town in what appears to be a favourable matchup for the defending champions. Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has shown great respect for every competition and will undoubtedly treat the FA Cup with the same level of seriousness.
The reigning champions are the clear favourites at 1/33 with Betfred while the Terriers are the 40/1 outsiders and a draw to set up a replay is 14/1. City have met Huddersfield on six occasions in the FA Cup and have never lost to them in that with their most recent meeting coming in the fifth round replay in 2016/17.
This FA Cup fixture will also provide an opportunity for Kevin de Bruyne, a key player for Manchester City, to gain valuable playing time. De Bruyne recently made his comeback as a substitute in the match against Sheffield United after a lengthy absence due to a ruptured hamstring. Guardiola will likely want to gradually reintegrate De Bruyne into the team and ensure his fitness ahead of important upcoming fixtures.
Having already secured victory in the Club World Cup, Manchester City's next Premier League game is against Newcastle United, which is six days away. This means there is no immediate need for Guardiola to rest any players, and he can field a strong lineup against Huddersfield Town.
On the other hand, Huddersfield Town's main priority will be to retain their position in the Championship and avoid dropping into the third tier of English football for the first time in 13 years. Darren Moore's side is currently just above the relegation zone and will face a tough challenge against Manchester City. Huddersfield Town's recent form does not inspire
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