Get the biggest City transfer window stories, pre-season news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City will begin their pre-season schedule with a game against Preston behind closed doors.
After City 's first pre-season game against Troyes was cancelled due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, Pep Guardiola 's side will finally commence their pre-season schedule on Tuesday less than two weeks before they are about to face Leicester City in the Community shield.
With Guardiola still without most of his Manchester City first team members, the Spaniard is likely to field a youthful side against Preston and City fans will be able to catch a glimpse of their best up-and-coming talent from the academy.
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