Pep Guardiola's role in Man City win and Phil Foden decision explained
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHere are your Manchester City evening headlines on Sunday, August 27. Pep Guardiola was 'totally present' at Bramall Lane for Manchester City's Premier League win over Sheffield United - despite recovering from back surgery in Barcelona.
Assistant Juanma Lillo took charge as Rodri's late goal secured three points, handing Guardiola his 200th Premier League win in the process.
Lillo had promised that Guardiola would be fully involved in the planning and tactical approach for the game, while remaining in contact during the 90 minutes, and confirmed that the manager was in regular contact with the City bench on Sunday. ALSO READ: City player ratings after Sheffield United win However, despite a win under his belt, Lillo insisted that he has not particularly enjoyed being number one over the last week, and is looking forward to Guardiola's return after the international break.
Read more here. Phil Foden wasn't well enough to play the full game for Manchester City against Sheffield United, assistant manager Juanma Lillo has confirmed.
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