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Guardiola Worries as City’s Defense Faces Injury Crisis

1/5/2026

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, expressed concern over injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Both defenders left the match due to injuries, joining John Stones and Nathan Aké in City's growing list.
City have dropped four points in their last two games and now trail Arsenal by six points in the title race.

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, expressed concern over injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Both defenders left the match due to injuries, joining John Stones and Nathan Aké in City's growing list.
City have dropped four points in their last two games and now trail Arsenal by six points in the title race.