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Manchester City searching for short-term fix to Etihad Stadium pitch after issues in recent home games as Pep Guardiola says surfaces at Anfield, Old Trafford and the Emirates are better

Daily Mail | March 12, 2021

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Manchester City are attempting to rectify problems with an Etihad Stadium surface that Pep Guardiola believes has hampered his side in recent weeks.

The pitch appeared a visible problem during the 4-1 victory over Wolves last week and Guardiola revealed he has held talks with the club to find a short-term measure.

City are not the only Premier League side to encounter difficulties, with Leeds United installing a new £300,000 pitch in January.

Manchester City have struggled with the state of the Etihad Stadium pitch in recent matches
The surface was cutting up especially badly during City's recent 4-1 victory over Wolves

'They are working a lot to find a solution, but the grass isn't good,' Guardiola said.

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