Get the City transfer window latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola knows all about the strength of Chelsea ahead of this weekend's high-profile clash between the Blues and Manchester City.
The Spanish coach has lost in each of his past three contests against Thomas Tuchel's men in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League.
In the build-up to their last bout - which was last season's Champions League final - Guardiola elaborated on why Chelsea are such difficult opposition to overcome.
Speaking to Rio Ferdinand, the 50-year-old said: "They have three central defenders close, the two holding midfielders who move in relation are close, the pockets are close, the striker and the two
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