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Guardiola explains City's team selection vs Crystal Palace

Published May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13, 2026 · The Guardian

Pep Guardiola has explained his decision to bench Manchester City's "three best attackers" against Crystal Palace, citing the congested fixture list.

"There is a risk in making changes but the manager is here to take the risk," Guardiola told Sky Sports. He explained that the upcoming schedule—playing Chelsea at home in three days followed by a trip to Bournemouth—is too demanding for a full-strength XI. Guardiola added, "People may not believe me but I trust my players." wlop.pl

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