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Nobody is blaming Pep Guardiola for resting seven of his stars in a bid to avoid ANOTHER flop in the Champions League... but he will be praying playing it safe pays off

Manchester City know only too well that this is how you beat Manchester City. Defend with a low back line, narrow the pitch and break with real bravery.

In that sense, Marcelo Bielsa had Pep Guardiola's number. But then again, it is not a secret. Leeds made sure to keep their full backs tight in the defensive third, forcing City to attack wide.

City do not like attacking a low block from wide areas because they do not have a striker who can outmuscle Premier League central defenders aerially.